MedicaidReimbursementMedium impact
Updated HealthChoice Very Low Birth Weight Delivery Payment Policy and Billing Process, Effective April 5, 2023
Maryland Medicaid·MD · OB-GYN, Pediatrics·Provider Transmittal
Effective date
Apr 5, 2023
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Maryland Medicaid has updated the HealthChoice payment policy and billing process for very low birth weight deliveries, effective April 5, 2023. This change affects how providers bill for and receive payment for deliveries involving infants with very low birth weight under the Maryland Medicaid program.
Action Required
Maryland providers: Review the updated HealthChoice Very Low Birth Weight Delivery Payment Policy transmittal (PT 20-24) to understand new billing requirements and payment processes. Update billing procedures for very low birth weight delivery cases to comply with new Maryland Medicaid guidelines. Ensure staff handling obstetric billing are trained on the updated requirements.