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The OB/GYN Coding Professional: A Comprehensive Training Program

OB/GYN coding moves between two very different worlds. Gynecologic procedures are coded one at a time by approach, structure and, for hysterectomy, uterine weight. Starting in 2027, obstetric care is coded phase by phase: antepartum and postpartum visits with E/M codes, new daily labor management codes, and separate delivery codes. Pregnancy diagnoses follow their own rules for trimester, weeks of gestation and the fetus affected. This course helps experienced coders follow the work described in OB/GYN records. We will cover office and preventive gynecology, antepartum, labor management and postpartum care under the CPT 2027 maternity codes, delivery, obstetric ultrasound and fetal testing, pregnancy loss and ectopic pregnancy, hysteroscopy, laparoscopy and hysterectomy, pelvic floor and cervical procedures, and gynecologic oncology. Case reviews focus on documented work, CPT and NCCI Chapter VII rules, ICD-10-CM Chapter 15, and when a physician clarification is appropriate.

39 lessons

Webinar Objectives

1. Follow female pelvic anatomy and the structure of gynecologic operative reports and prenatal records.
2. Distinguish gynecologic procedure coding from phase-by-phase obstetric coding under CPT 2027.
3. Apply ICD-10-CM Chapter 15 rules for trimester, weeks of gestation and the fetus affected.
4. Recognize documented clinical indicators without making an independent clinical determination.
5. Find the passages in procedure reports that support a proposed CPT code.
6. Distinguish separately reportable work from services already included in another code.
7. Use current CPT instructions, coding guidance and applicable edits to check code selection.
8. Recognize missing, unclear or conflicting details that could affect coding accuracy.
9. Know when a physician clarification is needed and when the existing record is sufficient.
10. Explain coding decisions clearly to providers and clinical staff using the documented work.

Format & Logistics

Format: Self-paced, online

Curriculum: 10 modules, 16 instructional hours

Access period: 6 months from enrollment

Credential: Healthcare Inspired Certificate of Completion

Continuing education: CEU eligible

Audience: Experienced medical coders, OB/GYN and women's health coders, coding auditors, documentation specialists and revenue integrity professionals

Recommended background: Working knowledge of CPT and ICD-10-CM coding

Completion requirements: All 10 modules viewed in full; all module practical applications completed; Module 1-9 assessments passed at 70% (175 questions total across all 10 modules including the Module 10 final, unlimited retakes on Modules 1-9) to unlock each next module; Module 10 Final Competency Assessment (30 questions + 5 comprehensive case reviews) passed at 80%, 2 attempts then a 7-day wait before a third

HCI documentation review method: IDENTIFY, UNDERSTAND, LOCATE, VALIDATE, CLARIFY

Regular tuition: $99. Included at no additional cost for Annual HCi members in a qualifying tier (Signature, Premier or Pinnacle) via your membership's specialty course redemptions.

Important Disclaimers

This course is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal, compliance, or professional advice. Always consult your organization's legal counsel, compliance officer, or payer-specific guidance before applying any coding, billing, or documentation practice discussed here.

CPT® is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association (AMA). Healthcare Inspired is not affiliated with or endorsed by the AMA.

This course does not offer CEU credit on its own. HCi members have access to separate CEU-eligible live webinars and events as part of their membership, and this specialty course is included in qualifying HCi membership tiers.

Course Content

Module 1: Understanding OB/GYN Documentation

Lesson 1.1: Your Role in OB/GYN Coding

Lesson 1.2: Reading the Operative Report and Prenatal Record

Lesson 1.3: OB/GYN Terms That Change the Code

Lesson 1.4: Gynecology Versus Obstetrics

Lesson 1.5: Researching OB/GYN Codes

Module 2: Office Gynecology and Preventive Care

Lesson 2.1: Preventive Visits

Lesson 2.2: Preventive Plus Problem

Lesson 2.3: Office Procedures

Lesson 2.4: Devices, Drugs, and Z Codes

Module 3: Antepartum, Labor Management, and Postpartum Care

Lesson 3.1: The 2027 Structure

Lesson 3.2: Labor Management Rules

Lesson 3.3: Initial or Subsequent Day

Lesson 3.4: Straightforward or Complex

Lesson 3.5: Postpartum Care and Diagnoses

Module 4: Delivery, Cesarean, and VBAC

Lesson 4.1: When Delivery Care Begins

Lesson 4.2: Vaginal and Cesarean Codes

Lesson 4.3: Repairs and Other Services

Lesson 4.4: Multiples and Diagnoses

Module 5: Obstetric Ultrasound and Fetal Testing

Lesson 5.1: Ultrasound by Trimester and Type

Lesson 5.2: Fetal Testing

Lesson 5.3: Components

Lesson 5.4: Diagnoses

Module 6: Pregnancy Loss, Ectopic Pregnancy, and Complications

Lesson 6.1: Pregnancy Loss

Lesson 6.2: Ectopic Pregnancy

Lesson 6.3: Loss and Ectopic Diagnoses

Lesson 6.4: Complications

Module 7: Hysteroscopy, Laparoscopy, and Hysterectomy

Lesson 7.1: Hysteroscopy

Lesson 7.2: Laparoscopy

Lesson 7.3: Hysterectomy

Lesson 7.4: Diagnoses

Module 8: Pelvic Floor, Cervical, and Gynecologic Oncology Procedures

Lesson 8.1: Pelvic Floor

Lesson 8.2: Cervical Procedures

Lesson 8.3: Oncology

Module 9: Documentation, Compliance, and Physician Queries

Lesson 9.1: CPT Support

Lesson 9.2: Risks and Missing Details

Lesson 9.3: Queries and Rationale

Module 10: Putting It Together: Complex OB/GYN Cases

Lesson 10.1: The Five-Step Process

Lesson 10.2: Gynecology Review

Lesson 10.3: Obstetrics Review