When does Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan change OB/GYN billing?

Confirmed 2027 guidance

Transition
Not stated in the cited source
Billing
January 1, 2027 — global bundled codes discontinued
Published
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The American Medical Association will discontinue global bundled prenatal, delivery, and postpartum codes on Jan. 1, 2027 and replace them with individual E/M or designated obstetric procedure codes. These interim requirements apply only to prenatal visits for members expected to deliver on or after Jan. 1, 2027. The TH modifier is a prerequisite for processing prenatal claims that use the designated E/M codes.

Not stated in the cited source.

Global bundled prenatal, delivery, and postpartum codes are discontinued on Jan. 1, 2027.

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan commercial, Blue Care Network commercial, Medicare Plus Blue, and BCN Advantage.

Source: The Record: maternity billing changes

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When does Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan change OB/GYN billing?

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan has published 2027 OB/GYN billing guidance. Transition: Not stated in the cited source. Billing: January 1, 2027 — global bundled codes discontinued. The American Medical Association will discontinue global bundled prenatal, delivery, and postpartum codes on Jan. 1, 2027 and replace them with individual E/M or designated obstetric procedure codes. These interim requirements apply only to prenatal visits for members expected to deliver on or after Jan. 1, 2027. The TH modifier is a prerequisite for processing prenatal claims that use the designated E/M codes.

What do I bill Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan for prenatal visits in 2027?

The American Medical Association will discontinue global bundled prenatal, delivery, and postpartum codes on Jan. 1, 2027 and replace them with individual E/M or designated obstetric procedure codes. These interim requirements apply only to prenatal visits for members expected to deliver on or after Jan. 1, 2027. The TH modifier is a prerequisite for processing prenatal claims that use the designated E/M codes. Global bundled prenatal, delivery, and postpartum codes are discontinued on Jan. 1, 2027.

Has Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan published 2027 maternity guidance?

Yes. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan has published 2027 maternity guidance. Last checked October 6, 2026. Source: The Record: maternity billing changes.

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan payer page2027 Substrate Maternity Resource Center

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