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Why Federally Funded Research Is Important to Maternal-Fetal Medicine

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

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

New Study Highlights AI’s Potential to Help Doctors Detect Congenital Heart Defects

Media Contact:Karen Addis, APRkaren@addispr.com+1 (301) 787-2394 New Study Highlights AI’s Potential to Help Doctors Detect Congenital Heart Defects Denver, Colo. ― Congenital heart defects (abnormalities of the heart that are present at birth) are the most common type of birth defect and,... Continue Reading

Documenting Reasons for Non-Visualization During OB Ultrasound Exams

Learn more about proper documentation for non-visualized structures during OB ultrasound in this month's Coding Tip. Continue Reading

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

Expanded ICD-10 O35 Series: Maternal care for known or suspected fetal abnormality and damage

Download PDF Authors: The Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM) Coding Committee; Stephen Bacak, DO, MPH, FACOG; Erin Kornovich CPC; Steve Rad, MD, FACOG. Effective October 1, 2022, the code category 035 Maternal care for known or suspected fetal abnormality and damage were expanded in the... Continue Reading

High step counts can help women avoid complications in childbirth, Israeli study reveals

A new Israeli study found that when pregnant women near the end of their pregnancy walked around from 2,900 steps during their first trimester to 2,100 to 2,200 steps during the ninth month, they can significantly reduce the risk of having to get the baby by cesarean section. The exercise also... Continue Reading

Required Components for Coding Fetal Echocardiograms

Maternal-Fetal Medicine subspecialists often perform fetal echocardiograms – a detailed evaluation of cardiac structure and function. Learn more about each coding component in the following tip. Continue Reading

Intra-Uterine Fetal Blood Transfusion

When performing an intra-uterine fetal blood transfusion, there may be up to 4 appropriate codes to bill. Learn more in this month's SMFM Coding Tip. Continue Reading

Coding for New vs. Established Patients

Authors: The Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM) Coding Committee; Trisha Malisch, CCS-P, CPC; Steve Rad, MD, FACOG. A long-standing rule in the world of coding is the definition of new and established patients for the purpose of assigning office/other outpatient Evaluation and Management... Continue Reading

Nuchal Translucency Credentialing & Coding

Authors: The Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM) Coding Committee; Steve Rad, MD, FACOG; Brad Hart, MBA, MS, CPC, CPMA, COBGC; Vanita Jain, MD, FACOG. Background: First trimester screening includes biochemical markers, fetal nuchal translucency (NT) assessment via ultrasound (CPT 76813;... Continue Reading

Updated ICD-10 Indications for The Performance Of A Fetal Echocardiogram

In the November 2021 issue of the American Journal of Perinatology, ICD-10 indications for Fetal Echocardiogram and Detailed First Trimester Obstetric Ultrasound were published. The abstract was authored by the SMFM Coding Committee and is based on indications published by AIUM and other national... Continue Reading