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
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
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
The Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM) Coding Committee; Brad Hart, MBA, MS, CPC, CPMA, COBGC 2026 Diagnosis Code Changes Each year on October 1, changes to the ICD-10-CM codes go into effect. For 2026, the changes are as follows: New Codes New... Continue Reading
*This tip was originally published in April 2025 and has since been updated to reflect recent changes. The Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM) Coding Committee; Brad Hart, MBA, MS, CPC, CPMA, COBGC; Stephen Bacak, DO, FACOG; Steve Rad MD, FACOG, SMFM Coding Committee Chair, Trisha... 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
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
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
Learn more about proper documentation for non-visualized structures during OB ultrasound in this month's Coding Tip. Continue Reading
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
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
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
