A Message from NCTracks on Behalf of NC Medicaid Transition to American Medical Association Maternity Current Procedural Terminology 2027 Code Changes Effective Jan. 1, 2027

NC Medicaid is sharing information about upcoming American Medical Association (AMA) maternity Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code changes that become effective Jan. 1, 2027.

Beginning on that date, all current maternity service codes, including global billing, will be removed from the fee schedule.

As part of the transition, providers are encouraged to begin using evaluation and management codes (E/M codes 99202–99215) with the TH modifier for prenatal and postpartum care starting Sept. 1, 2026, when the delivery or postpartum visit is expected to occur after Jan. 1, 2027.

Please review the full bulletin for complete details, including transition guidance and billing requirements: Transition to American Medical Association Maternity Current -Procedural Terminology 2027 Code Changes

Thank you for your continued partnership in supporting NC Medicaid members.

For questions, contact the NC Medicaid Contact Center at 888‑245‑0179.