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Preparing for Maternity Global Coding Changes Effective Jan. 1, 2027
Effective date
Jan 1, 2027
Identified
Aug 29, 2026
Summary
Blue Cross Blue Shield North Dakota is updating maternity global coding procedures effective January 1, 2027. Changes include revised reporting methods for antepartum, delivery, and postpartum services, and clarified billing expectations for split or transferred maternity care scenarios. Billing teams must review and update internal workflows and practice management systems before the effective date.
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What to do
Action · 5 steps
01By December 2026: Billing team and external billing vendors must review and update maternity billing workflows to align with new global coding reporting requirements.
02Providers should begin internal review of maternity care processes, particularly for split or transferred care scenarios.
03Update practice management system configuration to reflect changes in how antepartum, delivery, and postpartum services are reported and processed.
04Watch for final guidance materials expected in December 2026.
05Contact BCBSND Provider Service at 800-368-2312 (or 833-777-5779 for Medicaid Expansion) with questions.
If missed: Failure to implement changes by January 1, 2027 may result in claim rejections or improper reimbursement for maternity global services.
Original notice
Preparing for Maternity Global Coding Changes Effective Jan. 1, 2027
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