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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


New ICD-10-CM Codes for 2025
New ICD-10-CM Codes for 2025

The newly released 2025 ICD-10-CM codes will become effective on October 1, 2024. Stay informed and ensure your practice remains compliant in this month's SMFM Coding Tip, which provides an MFM-focused overview of these updates. Continue Reading

Date posted08/19/2024


Documenting Reasons for Non-Visualization During OB Ultrasound Exams
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

Date posted07/18/2024


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


Understanding Split/Shared Services and Incident to Services
Understanding Split/Shared Services and Incident to Services

When deciding whether services are eligible for split/shared services or incident to billing, there are several factors that need to be taken into consideration. Learn more in this SMFM Coding Tip! Continue Reading

Date posted05/17/2024


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

Date posted04/1/2024


No More Counting! Current Requirements for Performing and Documenting E/M Services
No More Counting! Current Requirements for Performing and Documenting E/M Services

Learn more about the updated requirements for performing and documenting Evaluation and Management (E/M) Services in this month's Coding Tip from SMFM's Coding Committee. Continue Reading

Date posted03/1/2024


Coding for the Pelvic Examination Practice Expense Code, CPT 99459
Coding for the Pelvic Examination Practice Expense Code, CPT 99459

Learn more about coding for the pelvic examination practice expense code, CPT 99459, in this month's Coding Tip from SMFM's Coding Committee. Continue Reading

Date posted03/1/2024


Required Components for Coding Fetal Echocardiograms
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

Date posted02/1/2024


Intra-Uterine Fetal Blood Transfusion
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

Date posted02/1/2024


Coding for NST and BPP
Coding for NST and BPP

Authors: The Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM) Coding Committee; Steve Rad, MD, FACOG; Trisha Malisch, CCS-P, CPC. Coding Tip: MFM subspecialists often see patients for antepartum testing. Here we provide guidance on coding for these services. CPT code 76818 is billed when fetal... Continue Reading

Date posted01/18/2024


Screening for Depression in Pregnancy and Postpartum
Screening for Depression in Pregnancy and Postpartum

Authors: The Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM) Coding Committee; Steve Rad, MD, FACOG; Trisha Malisch, CCS-P, CPC. Depression in pregnancy and postpartum is a common and important medical condition affecting many women. Screening for depression and anxiety is recommended by ACOG during... Continue Reading

Date posted11/16/2023