Practical billing guidance written by CPC-OB certified coders for OB/GYN practices. Updated monthly with the latest payer policies and coding changes.
Global maternity billing is among the most complex in all of medicine. These five mistakes are costing OB/GYN practices thousands every month — and most have no idea they're happening.
CO-97 is one of the most common denial codes in OB/GYN billing — and one of the most preventable. Here's exactly what it means, why it happens, and how to appeal it successfully.
Every major CPT code OB/GYN practices need in 2026 — global maternity packages, GYN surgery, E/M levels, and the modifier rules that determine whether you get paid.
The 2027 global maternity billing transition from bundled to service-based reimbursement is the largest change to OB/GYN billing in decades. Here's what's changing and how to prepare now.
Most OB/GYN practices lose 15–30% of collectable revenue to billing errors, denied claims, and missed codes. Our free calculator shows you exactly how much your practice is leaving on the table.
The 2026 HIPAA Security Rule overhaul is the largest update since 2013. Every OB/GYN practice that works with a billing company handling ePHI must understand what changed — and what their business associates are required to do.
A breakdown of how global maternity billing works, when it applies, and where practices lose revenue by misapplying the package.
How to decide between global maternity billing and itemized billing, with common scenarios that trip up OB/GYN practices.
Everything OB/GYN billers need to know about CPT 59400, what it includes, and when it's the wrong code to use.
How ICD-10 O-codes work, why trimester specificity matters, and how to avoid the coding errors that trigger denials.
CO-97 denials are common in OB/GYN billing. Here's what triggers them, how to appeal, and how to prevent recurrence.
The most common denial reasons in OB/GYN billing, ranked by frequency, with practical prevention steps for each.
The recurring coding errors in gynecological surgery billing, from bundling issues to modifier misuse.
A practical walkthrough of coding laparoscopic hysterectomy procedures, including conversions and bundled components.
An overview of the OB/GYN revenue cycle from eligibility to payment posting, and where most practices lose money.
Practical steps to bring down days in AR, a key indicator of revenue cycle health for OB/GYN practices.
A step-by-step checklist for credentialing a new OB/GYN provider with commercial and government payers.
Realistic credentialing timelines by payer type, and what actually causes delays beyond the official estimates.
Current telehealth billing rules for OB/GYN visits, including which visit types qualify and which modifiers apply.
The difference between modifier 95 and GT for telehealth claims, and when each one is required.
A practical roadmap for building billing operations from scratch when launching a new OB/GYN practice.
A practical checklist for running an internal coding audit, covering the highest-risk areas in OB/GYN billing.
The compliance case for regular coding audits, beyond just recovering missed revenue.
The specific billing hurdles infertility and reproductive endocrinology practices face, and how to address them.
A practical reference for the CPT codes involved in IUI and IVF cycles, and how they're typically bundled or billed separately.
An overview of urogynecology billing, covering the procedure codes and errors most specific to this subspecialty.
How to approach coding for combined pelvic floor repair procedures, including common bundling pitfalls.
How to build a reliable eligibility verification process that prevents the most common denial category in OB/GYN billing.
A reference guide to the OB/GYN procedures most likely to require prior authorization, and how to avoid authorization-related denials.
A practical approach to reviewing and optimizing your OB/GYN practice's fee schedule.
How OB/GYN practices can approach payer contract negotiations with better data and better timing.
The specific HIPAA considerations that matter most for billing and coding staff in an OB/GYN practice.
An honest look at the tradeoffs between in-house and outsourced OB/GYN billing, and how to evaluate ROI.
The key performance indicators that reveal whether a billing partner is genuinely improving your revenue cycle.
A summary of what's changed in CPT coding for 2026 that's relevant to OB/GYN practices, and how to update internal workflows.
What OB/GYN practices should be doing now to prepare for upcoming changes to maternity billing structure.
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