How OBGYN Practices Can Prepare for the 2027 Maternity Billing Changes
The 2027 maternity billing changes will significantly alter how OBGYN practices report maternity care. Beginning January 1, 2027 , the CPT maternity care structure will move away from the traditional global model toward more detailed reporting across four phases: antepartum care, labor management, delivery, and postpartum care . The American Medical Association (AMA) has confirmed that 17 existing codes will be deleted, 12 new codes will be added, and six codes will be revised. For OBGYN practices, this is not simply a coding update. It can affect documentation, EHR workflows, charge capture, claims submission, payer contracts, reimbursement, AR, and denial management. Practices that begin preparing now will have more time to test their systems, train staff, review payer requirements, and identify potential revenue risks. For a broader explanation of the upcoming changes, see What Is the 2027 Maternity Billing Change and How Should OBGYN Practices Prepare? . Understand What Is Chan...
