Freestanding Birth Center Reimbursement Fee Update

Effective January 1, 2018, the Medicaid maximum allowable amount (for reimbursement) for Freestanding Birth Centers for CPT Code 59409 will increase from $1479.89 to $1510.97. Claims will pay accordingly for service dates on or after January 1, 2018.

This update was also communicated in the January 2018 Medicaid Bulletin.