What Happens at Your First OB Appointment: A Step-by-Step Guide for First-Time and Teen Moms

At your first OB appointment, your provider confirms your pregnancy and estimated due date, reviews your comprehensive medical history, performs routine baseline blood work and outlines your ongoing prenatal care schedule. This visit is the longest of your pregnancy, typically lasting 45 to 90 minutes, and sets the foundation for every appointment that follows. Knowing […]

IMPORTANT NOTICE

OB Billing Changes for 2027

If you are scheduled to deliver in 2027, changes to CMS billing guidelines will affect how your maternity care is billed.

WHAT'S CHANGING

Currently, prenatal visits, delivery, and postpartum care are billed as one global package. Beginning in September, prenatal visits will be billed separately if you are expected to deliver in 2027. You can expect to see individual charges listed on your EОВ.

WHAT'S NOT CHANGING

Your care will not change – only the way it is billed. You will continue to receive the same prenatal, delivery, and postpartum care from your OBGYN team.

Questions About Your Bill?

We are happy to answer any questions you may have. Please speak with your care team at your next visit or contact our billing office directly