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Congratulations to the 2026 SMFM Award Winners
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Congratulations to the 2026 SMFM Award Winners

The Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine is pleased to announce this year’s awards presented at the SMFM 2026 Pregnancy Meeting™ in Las Vegas, NV. Continue Reading

Date posted02/27/2026


SMFM Announces Alison G. Cahill, MD, MSCI, As New SMFM President 
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SMFM Announces Alison G. Cahill, MD, MSCI, As New SMFM President 

The Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM) is pleased to announce Alison G. Cahill, MD, MSCI, from the University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School, as its new president for 2026-2027. Dr. Cahill will assume the SMFM presidency today at the conclusion of the 2026 Pregnancy Meeting™.  Continue Reading

Date posted02/13/2026


New Study: Routine Aspirin Therapy Prevents Severe Preeclampsia in At-Risk Populations
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New Study: Routine Aspirin Therapy Prevents Severe Preeclampsia in At-Risk Populations

Prescribing daily aspirin at the first prenatal visit to all pregnant patients was associated with an overall reduction in the development of severe preeclampsia, according to new research presented today at the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM) 2026 Pregnancy Meeting™.   Continue Reading

Date posted02/11/2026


Remote Physiological Monitoring (RPM)
Remote Physiological Monitoring (RPM)

Coding Tip: Remote Physiological Monitoring (RPM) The Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM) Coding Committee; Trisha Malisch, CCS-P, CPC, COBGC Introduction Remote Physiological Monitoring (RPM) continues to expand as an important tool in patient care management, allowing... Continue Reading

Date posted02/3/2026


Billing and Documentation for Fetal Nonstress Tests (NSTs)
Billing and Documentation for Fetal Nonstress Tests (NSTs)

Coding Tip: Billing and Documentation for Fetal Nonstress Tests (NSTs) The Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM) Coding Committee; Trisha Malisch, CCS-P, CPC, COBGC; Robert Rossi, MD; Barbra Fisher, MD, PhD Introduction Fetal nonstress tests (NSTs) are one of the most frequently used... Continue Reading

Date posted01/30/2026


SMFM Issues New Guidance on Diagnosing and Managing Heart Failure During Pregnancy and Postpartum
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SMFM Issues New Guidance on Diagnosing and Managing Heart Failure During Pregnancy and Postpartum

Prepregnancy counseling, assembling multidisciplinary care teams, and referring to centers with expertise are critical in managing pregnant patients with heart failure to optimize maternal and newborn health outcomes, according to new guidance issued by SMFM. Continue Reading

Date posted10/2/2025


SMFM Maintains COVID-19 Vaccine Recommendation During Pregnancy in Advance of ACIP Meeting
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SMFM Maintains COVID-19 Vaccine Recommendation During Pregnancy in Advance of ACIP Meeting

The Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM), the national organization representing high-risk pregnancy experts, reiterates its recommendation that all pregnant and breastfeeding people receive the COVID-19 vaccine, regardless of trimester. Continue Reading

Date posted09/17/2025


May is Preeclampsia Awareness Month
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May is Preeclampsia Awareness Month

When I was a medical student, the disease process of preeclampsia was one of the things that sparked my interest in the field of obstetrics. Today, I am passionate about teaching patients and their families about preeclampsia because it is one of the most common conditions I manage. What Is... Continue Reading

Postedby Tucker Doiron
Date posted05/5/2025


New Study Finds Increased Maternal Complications with Previable Premature Rupture of Membranes
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New Study Finds Increased Maternal Complications with Previable Premature Rupture of Membranes

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:Jan. 30, 2025 Media Contact:Karen Addis, APRkaren@addispr.com+1 (301) 787-2394 New Study Finds Increased Maternal Complications with Previable Premature Rupture of Membranes Denver, Colo. ― Previable premature rupture of membranes (PROM) is when the amniotic sac, the... Continue Reading

Date posted01/30/2025


Ambulatory Continuous Glucose Monitoring
Ambulatory Continuous Glucose Monitoring

There are currently three CPT codes specific to continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) services. The first two codes are for the hook-up, calibration, sensor placement, patient training, and initial printout. The codes are differentiated by whether the patient provided the equipment... Continue Reading

Date posted09/2/2024


Providing MFM Consultation in Labor & Delivery
Providing MFM Consultation in Labor & Delivery

Maternal-Fetal Medicine sub-specialists are often consulted to assist with the management of a patient in Labor & Delivery. How is this encounter coded appropriately, if at all? Learn more in this SMFM Coding Tip. Continue Reading

Date posted06/21/2024


Coding for Remote Patient Monitoring Services – An Update
Coding for Remote Patient Monitoring Services – An Update

The Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM) Coding Committee; Steve Rad, MD; Trisha Malisch, CCS-P, CPC; Brian Iriye MD; Irina Rubina, CPC; Vanita Jain, MD. PURPOSE: Updated information and new coding guidance regarding remote patient monitoring (RPM) In the era of the current COVID-19... Continue Reading

Date posted06/16/2020