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Washington, DC—The Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM) has received a multiyear award totaling more than $1.3 million from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to build capacity and collaboration among maternal health professional organizations and to improve care... 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
On behalf of the Society’s Board of Directors, I am pleased to announce the appointment of William A. Grobman, MD, MBA, as Editor-In-Chief of Pregnancy. Effective September 1, Dr. Grobman will oversee the solicitation, submission, evaluation, peer-review, and selection of scientific and... Continue Reading
Learn more about proper documentation for non-visualized structures during OB ultrasound in this month's Coding Tip. Continue Reading
Today, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its ruling in an Idaho case concerning the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA) — a federal law that requires hospitals to treat and stabilize anyone who presents with an emergency medical condition. While the Court did not rule on the... 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
The following statement is issued jointly by the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, the American College of Preventive Medicine, the American Medical Association, the American Society for Reproductive Medicine, the American Urogynecologic... Continue Reading
The Supreme Court’s ruling yesterday ensures that mifepristone, a critical medication for reproductive health and abortion care, remains available to patients and that clinicians can continue to provide evidence-based care without additional undue restrictions. “This decision is a... 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
Welcome to the new website! This updated website is designed with you, our valued SMFM members, in mind. It includes upgraded systems, such as a sleek publications and guidelines library, improved search functionality, an updated directory to find fellowship sites, and a simpler system to update... Continue Reading
