Preparing for Maternity Global Coding Changes Effective Jan. 1, 2027

BCBSND is sharing additional details regarding maternity global coding changes that will take effect Jan. 1, 2027. Previous notification can be found in this Quarterly Provider Insights article. 

What’s changing:  

• Updates to how maternity global services are reported and processed  
• Clarification on reporting antepartum, delivery, and postpartum services  
• Revised billing expectations for split or transferred maternity care scenarios  

What’s not changing:  

• Covered maternity benefits  
• Member eligibility and prior authorization requirements (unless otherwise communicated)  

Who is impacted:  

• OB/GYN and Family Medicine providers delivering maternity care  
• Billing and coding teams submitting maternity global claims  

What should providers do now?

• Review internal maternity billing workflows  
• Share this information with billing staff and external billing vendors  
• Begin planning updates to practice management systems as needed  

Provider Call to Action  

• Begin any necessary internal review and planning 
• Watch for final guidance and education materials in December 

Questions? 
Contact the phone number on the back of the members ID card.