This course explains coding and reporting Maternity Care and Delivery procedures (59000-59899) classified in the Surgery section of the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code set. The course focuses on helping the learner identify the appropriate CPT® code for these procedures using case studies and scenarios. A current copy of the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®), Professional Edition is strongly recommended to optimize your understanding of the content covered.
This activity is approved for 1.0000 contact hours.
“This program has been approved for 1.00 continuing education unit(s) for use in fulfilling the continuing education requirements of the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). Granting prior approval from AHIMA does not constitute endorsement of the program content or its program sponsor.”
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
Overview
Care Considerations
Getting the Most Out of the Course
Maternity Care and Delivery Services
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Maternity Care and Delivery CPT® Coding
Coding Maternity Care and Delivery Services
Guidelines for Coding
Modifiers
Documentation and Services
Documentation Elements Required for Coding
CPT® Total Obstetrical Package
Obstetrical Care Component Reporting
Delivery Services
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Obstetrical Procedures CPT® Coding
Other Obstetrical Procedures
Procedures Related to Complications of Pregnancy
Ectopic Pregnancy
Molar Pregnancy
Abortion
Cervical and Perineal Procedures
Cerclage
Episiotomy
Intrauterine and Fetal Procedures
Invasive Fetal Diagnostic Procedures
Obstetric Ultrasound
Noninvasive Fetal Procedures
Key Takeaways
Section 4: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
Resources
References
Subject Matter Expert: Chelsey Hurless, CPC, CPEDCSarah is a Subject Matter Expert/Writer for Relias's Revenue Cycle and Coding online education. Sarah is credentialed by AHIMA as a Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) and Certified Coding Specialist Physician-based (CCS-P), as well as an approved ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer. She is also credentialed by AAPC as a Certified Professional Coding Instructor (CPC-I), a certified professional coder (CPC), a certified outpatient hospital coder (COC), and a Certified Risk Adjustment Coder (CRC), with specialty certification in Evaluation and Management Services (CEMC). Sarah extensive experience in both professional and facility ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT, and HCPCS coding, education, auditing, and revenue cycle management. She has clinical experience as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and Medical Assistant (MA) and has served as Director of Physician Billing and Reimbursement for a regional health system, Manager of Coding and Compliance for a hospital and cancer center, and Business Manager of Physician Practices at a teaching hospital, as well as a coding auditor and consultant. Sarah has also authored several coding textbooks, and other instructional resources.
Chelsey is a certified coding professional with nearly a decade of experience in medical coding and more than 15 years in billing and revenue cycle management. She holds the Certified Professional Coder (CPC) and Certified Pediatrics Coder (CPEDC) credentials through AAPC and completed the Medical Coding certificate program at the College of Western Idaho. Chelsey currently serves as a consultant, supporting a wide range of pediatric clinical and surgical subspecialties, including emergency medicine, trauma, plastic surgery, neurosurgery, ENT, and general pediatrics. Her expertise also includes behavioral health, integrative medicine, and dietitian services. She has worked extensively with telehealth services in these areas, particularly in pediatric and behavioral health settings, where she applies her knowledge of payer guidelines, documentation requirements, and coding standards to support accurate and compliant billing across both in-person and telehealth care.
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