COBGC Obstetric Coding Basics 3

Question 1

Which CPT code represents the global obstetric package for antepartum care, vaginal delivery, AND postpartum care?

Accepted Answer

59400

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

59410

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

13

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

59425

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

59510

Answer

CPT 59510 is the global package for cesarean delivery, including antepartum and postpartum care.

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