CommercialReimbursementMedium impact
25-070 You Can Now Bill Separately for Immediate Postpartum Contraception Devices, Implants or Services
Health Net·CA · OB-GYN·Reimbursement
Effective date
Jan 1, 2025
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Starting January 1, 2025, California providers can now bill separately for immediate postpartum contraception devices, implants, and services (IUDs and contraceptive implants) inserted before discharge from hospitals or birthing centers. These services are no longer bundled with general obstetric procedure payments.
Action Required
Immediately: Billing team must update system to allow separate billing for immediate postpartum contraception devices, implants, and professional services when birth occurs in general acute care hospitals or licensed birth centers. Update encounter forms and billing workflows to unbundle these services from general obstetric procedure payments. Contact Health Net Provider Services for specific billing code guidance if needed.