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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
The Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine endorses this Clinical Practice Update. Continue Reading
Up to 1 in 5 childbearing people experience mental health conditions as a complication of pregnancy.1,2 Mental health conditions, including suicide and overdose, are the leading causes of death in the first postpartum year and are 100% preventable.3 Most people who experience perinatal mental... Continue Reading
The Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine acknowledges gun violence as a public health crisis in the United States, with a substantial impact on pregnant and postpartum people. Continue Reading
The Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine supports the right of all individuals to access the full spectrum of reproductive health services, including abortion care. Continue Reading
Position: The Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine supports federal and state policies that expand Medicaid eligibility and extend Medicaid coverage through 12 months postpartum to address the maternal morbidity and mortality crisis and improve health equity. Access to coverage is essential to... 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
Measles, also known as rubeola, is a preventable, highly contagious, acute febrile viral illness and an important cause of mortality and morbidity. As of March 21, 2024, 64 measles cases have been reported by 17 jurisdictions (Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana,... Continue Reading
