CMS Correct Coding Initiative 15.3 (Effective October 1, 2009)
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H1N1 Flu Coding (Oct 1, 2009)
ACOG’s H1N1 Flu Coding Advice (Click the title to continue)

New, Expanded & Revised ICD-9-CM Codes, Effective October 1, 2009 (Aug 1, 2009)
Following are new, expanded, and revised ICD-9-CM codes that are of interest to ob-gyns and that take effect October 1. HIPAA requires providers to use the medical code set that is valid at the time the service is provided. Therefore, physicians mus...(click title to continue)

How to Properly Code for IUDs (May 15, 2009)
To help ob-gyn practices seek appropriate compensation for the provision of intrauterine devices, the ACOG Coding Department, in collaboratio...(click title to continue)

Understanding the Advanced Beneficiary Notice (ABN) (May 11, 2009)
Medicare statute requires that beneficiaries be informed of their potential liability for payment of services under certain conditions. The Advanced Beneficiary Notice or ABN is the official C...(click title to continue)

Medicare Relative Value Units and Payment Indicators for 2009 (Dec 10, 2008)
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2009 Changes to the Medicare IPPE/Welcome to Medicare Visit (Dec 5, 2008)
Medicare is expanding coverage for the Initial Preventive Physical Examination (IPPE) also known as the “Welcome to Medicare Visit”. As of January 1, 2009, the eligibility period for the IPPE will be extended from 6 months to 12 months following the beneficiary’s initial Part B enrollment. (click title to continue)

ICD-9-CM Antenatal Screening Codes V28.3 and V28.81 (Dec 1, 2008)
Confused about the difference between ICD-9-CM code V28.3 and new code V28.81?   Allow the American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists (ACOG) and the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM) to clarify the difference.  ...(click title to continue)

GLOBAL OB or NOT GLOBAL OB? (Sep 24, 2008)
CPT does not specify that a certain number of visits be reported in order to report the global OB package. CPT does include monthly visits up to 28 weeks gestation, biweekly visits to 36 weeks gestation and weekly visits until delivery. This amounts to approximately 13 antepartum visits. (click title to continue)

Coding and Billing for Pessaries
Proper coding of pessaries insertion and supply is essential for proper payment. If the physician does not want to supply the pessary directly, Medicare allows the physician to write a prescription that can be filled by a DMEPOS supplier. (click title to continue)

Medicare Preventive Services
In answer to many requests for assistance with coding for Medicare’s Preventive Services, ACOG’s Coding staff has put it all together for you in one document.    Please click here to view this document in PDF forma...(click title to continue)

E/M Documentation Templates (Dec 20, 2003)
In answer to many requests for assistance with the Medicare documentation requirements for Evaluation and Management (E/M) services, The ACOG Committee on Coding and Nomenclature has developed two templates that should make it easier for ob/gyns to ...(click title to continue)

Intake History (Dec 20, 2003)
Medicare has stated that the review of systems (ROS) and past, family and social history (PFSH) that are documented during an evaluation and management patient encounter may be collected on a history intake form that is filled out by the patient or ...(click title to continue)