Payment in Practice: Conversations for OB/GYNs

In this miniseries we will be interviewing the teams behind the scenes -  administrators, coders and provider support - and how they are getting their institutions and practices ready for the new OB codes.

Today we talk with Christine Ficken from Oregon Health Sciences University (OHSU). She has organized over 70 staff within the OHSU system to prepare for the new codes, and now also consider how to potentially operationalize 2 coding systems. Hear who she gathered, what she's considered, and how she is keeping a positive attitude!

ACOG's Payment Advocacy and Policy Portal

A quick check in to say thank you and updates on ob offerings. Also - tell us what you think about business of medicine and how we can help!

ACOG's Payment Advocacy and Policy Portal

With the deletion of the OB Global codes effective January 1, 2027 and proposal of the new OB codes in the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, now is the time for providers and practices to prepare for the implementation. Whether you are an ob-gyn, an office administrator, or simply interested in learning more about the upcoming changes, listen to ACOG policy experts who are in conversations with the health plans discussing the pertinent issues.  We will be giving an overview of the new codes, policy implications of their implementation, what these changes mean for OB practices, and answer your questions in real time. This is a recording of a live event. 

ACOG's Payment Advocacy and Policy Portal

We hope you have enjoyed our bonus episodes derived from our live Town Halls on the new maternity care services codes! As the team continues to work with health plans and vendors and works to develop resources and curriculum on this new code set, we appreciate your patience with us. AND we need your help! This long episode tackles 2 important topics: how you can help get these codes over the finish line, and setting the record straight on some misinformation in the health care space. Get ready to get fired up, take action, and be a part of improving health systems for pregnant patients in the US!

https://www.regulations.gov/document/CMS-2026-2377-0002

ACOG's Payment Advocacy and Policy Portal

This wrap-up of the new obstetric codes that go live January 1, 2027 cover the new 3rd and 4th degree laceration codes, uterine tamponade, hysterectomy after cesarean, and postpartum visits. Why is there a new hysterectomy after cesarean code? What is this uterine tamponade code for? Tune in for the answer to these questions and more!

ACOG's Payment Advocacy and Policy Portal

For the first time ever, obstetric providers will have CPT® codes to bill for labor management services! What does this mean for admitting services, multiple days of labor, transfer of care, and documentation? Tune in to get the scoop on these new codes coming January 1, 2027!

ACOG's Payment Advocacy and Policy Portal

With the deletion of the OB Globals effective January 1, 2027, it is time for every obstetric provider to rethink how the Evaluation and Management codes translate for the pregnant patient. This live Town Hall, recorded June 2, 2026, covered the use of current E/M codes for antepartum care and how to transition your practice to get ready. 

To register for the next Town Halls on Labor and Delivery (June 16) and Postpartum services (June 30), visit https://www.acog.org/education-and-events/webinars/new-ob-codes-virtual-town-hall-series.

Submit questions through ACOG's Payment Advocacy and Policy Portal at https://acogcoding.freshdesk.com

ACOG's Payment Advocacy and Policy Portal

In this episode of Payment in Practice, ACOG's Health and Payment Policy team members  break down the upcoming transition from global obstetric codes to Evaluation and Management (E&M) codes for antepartum care. They explain why the change is necessary, walk through the critical transition timeline, clarify which E&M codes apply to different care settings, and outline what OB/GYNs need to know about the TH modifier, prior authorization risks, and down coding concerns — with resources to help practices prepare ahead of the January 1, 2027 launch. 

To learn more about payment parity and OB code changes visit the ACOG Payment Advocacy for Obstetric Services and Payment for Obstetric Services pages.

Have any coding questions? Visit the ACOG Payment Advocacy and Policy Portal and submit your question today! To learn more about our coding resources in general, visit our website.

ACOG's Payment Advocacy and Policy Portal

In this episode of Payment in Practice, host Lisa Satterfield sits down with Dr. Judy Volker — ACOG's CPT Advisor and longtime member of the Committee on Health Economics and Coding (CHEC) — to pull back the curtain on how CPT codes are actually created. From understanding Category 1 vs. Category 3 codes, to navigating the AMA's rigorous literature requirements, to submitting a new code with ACOG's support, this episode is an essential primer for any OB-GYN who wants to understand the process behind the procedure codes they bill every day.

Have any coding questions? Visit the ACOG Payment Advocacy and Policy Portal and submit your question today! To learn more about our coding resources in general, visit our website.

ACOG's Payment Advocacy and Policy Portal

In this Payment in Practice podcast, tuned in for a discussion with expert coders as they discuss how to code IUD removal when a hysteroscope is used but the device is not embedded. In their conversation they reference the uses for different CPT and diagnostic codes for as related to simple and more complex IUD removal so that services can be adequately billed for service. 

Have any coding questions? Visit the ACOG Payment Advocacy and Policy Portal and submit your question today! To learn more about our coding resources in general, visit our website.

ACOG's Payment Advocacy and Policy Portal