130 GUIDELINES · ALL 50 STATES, DC AND PUERTO RICO · REVIEWED WEEKLY
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OB/GYN Billing & Coding Alert - Understand the Difference...
In the world of medical procedures, terms can often be confusing, especially when they sound similar but have very...
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OB/GYN Billing & Coding Alert - Postpartum Depression Screening
Postpartum depression (PPD) is a common but often underdiagnosed condition that can significantly affect the well-being...
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OB/GYN Billing & Coding Alert - Prevention of FASD Coding Basics
ICD (International Classification of Diseases) diagnostic codes are used to justify the medical need for procedures and...
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OB/GYN Billing & Coding Alert - Notice Of Pregnancy Form, And...
Pregnancy care involves many steps, and one of the most important early tasks is completing the Notice of Pregnancy (NOP)...
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OB/GYN Billing & Coding Alert - Coding for Obesity in Pregnancy
Obesity, defined as a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or above, affects 41.9% of the U.S. population. Many patients commonly...
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OB/GYN Billing & Coding Alert - When to Use CPT 99024
CPT 99024 plays a crucial role in documenting postoperative care; however, it remains underutilized in many practices....
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OB/GYN Billing & Coding Alert - Choose Your Postpartum Care Code Wisely
Accurate billing is essential to ensure compliance and proper reimbursement when obstetric care is split between...
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OB/GYN Billing & Coding Alert - Coding for Perinatal Depression
When a physician bills using a global obstetric code, many payers may treat routine depression screening as included in...
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OB/GYN Billing & Coding Alert - Coding for STI Screening in Pregnancy
Screening for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) during pregnancy is essential for safeguarding maternal and fetal...
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OB/GYN Billing & Coding Alert - Global Obstetric Package
Global obstetric codes encompass antepartum care, delivery, and postpartum services. These codes apply when a single...
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OB/GYN Billing & Coding Alert - Billing for Interruption of...
Before diving into clinical approaches or coding guidance, clarifying the terminology used in early pregnancy care is...
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OB/GYN Billing & Coding Alert - Report Post-Term Pregnancies As...
Accurate medical billing is crucial, especially when managing pregnancies that extend beyond the standard 40-week period....
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Medicaid covers a large share of births in the US, and no two state programs bill maternity the same way. Some pay a global package. Some refuse it entirely. We publish the rules for each state we bill into.
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