Upcoming billing change could make pregnancy pricier

KFF Health News – Friday, June 5, 2026
By Michelle Andrews

Under new billing codes that take effect in January, doctors who manage maternity care will start charging à la carte for visits and services related to pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum care. It’s an about-face from recent years, when doctors have often received a single “bundled” payment for maternity care they provided.

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