For the first time ever, obstetric providers will have CPT® codes to bill for labor management services! What does this mean for admitting services, multiple days of labor, transfer of care, and documentation? Tune in to get the scoop on these new codes coming January 1, 2027!

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With the deletion of the OB Globals effective January 1, 2027, it is time for every obstetric provider to rethink how the Evaluation and Management codes translate for the pregnant patient. This live Town Hall, recorded June 2, 2026, covered the use of current E/M codes for antepartum care and how to transition your practice to get ready.

To register for the next Town Halls on Labor and Delivery (June 16) and Postpartum services (June 30), visit https://www.acog.org/education-and-events/webinars/new-ob-codes-virtual-town-hall-series.

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In this episode of Payment in Practice, ACOG's Health and Payment Policy team members break down the upcoming transition from global obstetric codes to Evaluation and Management (E&M) codes for antepartum care. They explain why the change is necessary, walk through the critical transition timeline, clarify which E&M codes apply to different care settings, and outline what OB/GYNs need to know about the TH modifier, prior authorization risks, and down coding concerns — with resources to help practices prepare ahead of the January 1, 2027 launch.

To learn more about payment parity and OB code changes visit the ACOG Payment Advocacy for Obstetric Services and Payment for Obstetric Services pages.

Have any coding questions? Visit the ACOG Payment Advocacy and Policy Portal and submit your question today! To learn more about our coding resources in general, visit our website.

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