MedicaidReimbursementMedium impact
Updated Healthchoice Very Low Birth Weight Delivery Payment Policy and Billing Process, Effective January 1, 2022
Maryland Medicaid·MD · OB-GYN, Pediatrics·Provider Transmittal
Effective date
Jan 1, 2022
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Maryland Medicaid has updated the billing process and payment policy for very low birth weight deliveries, effective January 1, 2022. This affects how providers bill for deliveries of infants with very low birth weight through the Healthchoice program.
Action Required
Maryland providers: Review the updated Healthchoice Very Low Birth Weight Delivery Payment Policy transmittal (PT 14-23) and update billing procedures for very low birth weight delivery cases. Ensure billing staff understand any new documentation requirements or payment processes for these deliveries through Maryland Medicaid.