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Coding Tip: Documentation of E/M with Ultrasound The Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM) Coding Committee; David Smith, MBA, CPC Introduction When a physician/Qualified Health Care Professional performs a significant, separately identifiable evaluation and management (E/M) service... Continue Reading
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
A novel artificial intelligence (AI) model accurately detected the presence of placenta accreta spectrum (PAS), a dangerous pregnancy condition that often goes undetected with current screening methods, according to new research presented today at the SMFM 2026 Pregnancy Meeting. Continue Reading
The increased number of state-level abortion restrictions in the U.S. was associated with a parallel increase in maternal deaths between 2005 and 2023, according to new research presented today at the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM) 2026 Pregnancy Meeting™. Continue Reading
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
In just a few weeks, SMFM will welcome experts, researchers, students, and healthcare professionals in obstetrics Marvin Williams, DOPoster Chair to the 2026 Pregnancy Meeting in Las Vegas, Nevada. I am proud to share that we have an impressive research lineup! As Dr. Allison Bryant shared... Continue Reading
By: Britton D. Rink, MD, MS, and Barton C. Staat, MD The Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM) recently released updated guidelines to help doctors and patients use cell-free DNA (cfDNA) screening more wisely. cfDNA screening is a blood test used during pregnancy to check for certain fetal... Continue Reading
The SMFM Pregnancy Meeting™ returns in 2026 to Las Vegas with the energy, collaboration, and innovation that define our field. Each year, this meeting brings together clinicians, researchers, educators, and trainees united by a shared commitment to improving outcomes for pregnant people... Continue Reading
As we prepare for the 2026 Pregnancy Meeting™, I’m thrilled to share a preview of what promises to be one of our Allison Bryant, MD, MPH Program Chair mostdynamic and inspiring gatherings yet. This year, we received a record-breaking 2,300+ abstract submissions, the highest in SMFM... Continue Reading
The Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM) Coding Committee; Robert Rossi, MD Katherine Kohari, MD Barbra Fisher, MD, PhD and Betzaida Martinez CPC, CPMA, COBGC, CPPM Background Multiple societies (AIUM, SMFM, ACOG, ACOOG, SDMS, SFP, and FHS) recommend performing a detailed fetal... Continue Reading
By Brian K. Iriye, MD; Vanita D. Jain, MD; and Anthony C. Sciscione, DO What is DFTU and Why Is It Important? The Detailed First-Trimester Ultrasound (DFTU) is a high-resolution scan performed between weeks 12 and 13 of pregnancy to detect fetal structural anomalies.1 It is indicated for... Continue Reading
By Kristen A. Cagino, MD As physicians, we recognize that medical practice is built on a foundation of research. Discovering new therapies, navigating a global pandemic, and identifying the safest, evidence-based management strategy for complex conditions all rely on rigorous, well-designed... Continue Reading
