COBGC Obstetric Coding Basics 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which CPT code represents the global obstetric package for antepartum care, vaginal delivery, AND postpartum care?
- 59410
- 59400 (Correct answer)
- 59430
- 59425
Correct answer: 59400
CPT 59400 represents the complete global obstetric package including antepartum care, vaginal delivery, and postpartum care.
Question 2: A covering physician performs a vaginal delivery only; the patient's regular OB provided all antepartum care and will provide postpartum care. Which CPT code does the covering physician bill?
- 59400
- 59410 (Correct answer)
- 59430
- 59426
Correct answer: 59410
CPT 59410 (vaginal delivery only, with or without episiotomy) is used when a physician performs delivery but not antepartum or postpartum care.
Question 3: How many antepartum visits are included in the global obstetric package under standard CPT guidelines?
- 8
- 10
- 13 (Correct answer)
- 16
Correct answer: 13
The global OB package includes 13 antepartum visits; visits beyond 13 are billed separately with E/M codes.
Question 4: A physician provided antepartum-only care for 5 visits and will not perform the delivery. Which CPT code is appropriate?
- 59425 (Correct answer)
- 59426
- 59400
- 99215
Correct answer: 59425
CPT 59425 covers antepartum care only for 4–6 visits when no delivery or postpartum care is provided.
Question 5: Which CPT code represents the global obstetric package for antepartum care, cesarean delivery, and postpartum care?
- 59400
- 59510 (Correct answer)
- 59514
- 59610
Correct answer: 59510
CPT 59510 is the global package for cesarean delivery, including antepartum and postpartum care.
Question 6: What CPT code is used for an external cephalic version (ECV)?
- 59400
- 59414
- 59412 (Correct answer)
- 59430
Correct answer: 59412
CPT 59412 is the code for external cephalic version (ECV), with or without tocolysis.
Question 7: A patient with a prior cesarean successfully delivers vaginally (VBAC). The physician provided all antepartum, delivery, and postpartum care. Which CPT code applies?
- 59400
- 59510
- 59610 (Correct answer)
- 59618
Correct answer: 59610
CPT 59610 is the global obstetric package specifically for routine care including antepartum care, VBAC, and postpartum care.
COBGC Obstetric Coding Basics 3
Which CPT code represents the global obstetric package for antepartum care, vaginal delivery, AND postpartum care?