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.
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