Conversation with Coders: Use of the 22 Modifier

BONUS EPISODE! Procedures and Postpartum (June 30 recording of Town Hall series)

This wrap-up of the new obstetric codes that go live January 1, 2027 cover the new 3rd and 4th degree laceration codes, uterine tamponade, hysterectomy after cesarean, and postpartum visits. Why is there a new hysterectomy after cesarean code? What is this uterine tamponade code for? Tune in for the answer to these questions and more! ACOG's Payment Advocacy and Policy Portal [https://acogcoding.freshdesk.com]

BONUS EPISODE! Labor Management & Delivery (June 16 recording of Town Hall series)

For the first time ever, obstetric providers will have CPT® codes to bill for labor management services! What does this mean for admitting services, multiple days of labor, transfer of care, and documentation? Tune in to get the scoop on these new codes coming January 1, 2027! ACOG's Payment Advocacy and Policy Portal [https://acogcoding.freshdesk.com]

BONUS EPISODE! E/M for Antepartum Care (June 2 recording of Town Hall series)

With the deletion of the OB Globals effective January 1, 2027, it is time for every obstetric provider to rethink how the Evaluation and Management codes translate for the pregnant patient. This live Town Hall, recorded June 2, 2026, covered the use of current E/M codes for antepartum care and how to transition your practice to get ready.  To register for the next Town Halls on Labor and Delivery (June 16) and Postpartum services (June 30), visit https://www.acog.org/education-and-events/webinars/new-ob-codes-virtual-town-hall-series. Submit questions through ACOG's Payment Advocacy and Policy Portal at https://acogcoding.freshdesk.com ACOG's Payment Advocacy and Policy Portal [https://acogcoding.freshdesk.com]

Navigating the Transition of Obstetric Codes for Antepartum Care

In this episode of Payment in Practice, ACOG's Health and Payment Policy team members  break down the upcoming transition from global obstetric codes to Evaluation and Management (E&M) codes for antepartum care. They explain why the change is necessary, walk through the critical transition timeline, clarify which E&M codes apply to different care settings, and outline what OB/GYNs need to know about the TH modifier, prior authorization risks, and down coding concerns — with resources to help practices prepare ahead of the January 1, 2027 launch.  To learn more about payment parity and OB code changes visit the ACOG Payment Advocacy for Obstetric Services [https://www.acog.org/advocacy/policy-priorities/payment-parity-for-obstetric-services] and Payment for Obstetric Services [https://www.acog.org/practice-management/coding/coding-library/payment-for-obstetric-services] pages. Have any coding questions? Visit the ACOG Payment Advocacy and Policy Portal [https://acogcoding.freshdesk.com/support/login] and submit your question today! To learn more about our coding resources in general, visit our website [https://www.acog.org/practice-management/coding]. ACOG's Payment Advocacy and Policy Portal [https://acogcoding.freshdesk.com]

How CPT Codes Are Made

In this episode of Payment in Practice, host Lisa Satterfield sits down with Dr. Judy Volker — ACOG's CPT Advisor and longtime member of the Committee on Health Economics and Coding (CHEC) — to pull back the curtain on how CPT codes are actually created. From understanding Category 1 vs. Category 3 codes, to navigating the AMA's rigorous literature requirements, to submitting a new code with ACOG's support, this episode is an essential primer for any OB-GYN who wants to understand the process behind the procedure codes they bill every day. Have any coding questions? Visit the ACOG Payment Advocacy and Policy Portal [https://acogcoding.freshdesk.com/support/login] and submit your question today! To learn more about our coding resources in general, visit our website [https://www.acog.org/practice-management/coding]. ACOG's Payment Advocacy and Policy Portal [https://acogcoding.freshdesk.com]