What the 2027 maternity reimbursement changes mean for hospitals
Beginning in 2027, maternity care reimbursement will shift from bundled to unbundled coding structures, changing how obstetric services are billed and compensated. For hospitals and physician groups with labor and delivery programs, the implications of OB code unbundling go well beyond revenue cycle. Practice patterns, workforce planning, coverage models, and long-term access to maternity care are all likely to be affected.
Planning together for the shift to unbundled OB coding
The shift to unbundled coding raises operational questions and creates strategic opportunities. Hospital leaders and community physicians who start working through these issues together now will be better positioned to sustain partnerships, adapt coverage models, and protect access to care in the communities they serve. The resources below explore what OB unbundling looks like in practice and how organizations are beginning to prepare.
Take the Maternity Care Readiness Check
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OBHG Expert Perspectives on OB Unbundling
News coverage and commentary featuring OBHG clinical leaders on the 2027 OB unbundling transition.
Clinician perspectives on OB unbundling: What we know now, and what we don't yet
CMS proposed G-Codes for obstetric billing draw concern from ACOG
ACOG, OBHG oppose CMS plan for implementing new maternity pay codes
Resources on OB Code Unbundling
OBHG publications and key industry guidance on the 2027 maternity coding transition.
After years of ACOG advocacy, AMA releases new obstetric codes
This page will be updated as additional coverage and resources are published. For questions about OBHG's perspective on the 2027 maternity reimbursement changes, connect with our team.
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