Payment in Practice: Conversations for OB/GYNs

ACOG's Payment in Practice provides scenarios for coding and billing for procedures typically performed by obstetrician-gynecologists directly from ACOG's Committee on Health Economics and Coding, or the CHEC. The CHEC Committee works to advocate for obstetrician-gynecologists and to ensure that physicians are paid fairly for their work. This podcast is a companion to ACOG's Payment in Practice webinar series . 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 .

Payment in Practice: Conversations for OB/GYNs is a business podcast hosted by ACOG Payment in Practice, with 26 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Episode #7

  Updates on Obstetric Codes and Setting the Record Straight

  Jul 26, 202653 minS2

  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

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  Payment in Practice: Conversations for OB/GYNs

  BONUS EPISODE! Procedures and Postpartum (June 30 recording of Town Hall series)

  Jul 1, 202655 min

  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

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  BONUS EPISODE! Labor Management & Delivery (June 16 recording of Town Hall series)

  Jun 18, 202657 min

  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

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  BONUS EPISODE! E/M for Antepartum Care (June 2 recording of Town Hall series)

  Jun 3, 20261h 1mS0

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

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  Episode #6

  Navigating the Transition of Obstetric Codes for Antepartum Care

  Apr 24, 202613 minS2

  <p>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. </p><p>To learn more about payment parity and OB code changes visit the...

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