Opinion: New billing codes likely to raise maternity care costs
Jeff Levin-Scherz
Summary
According to healthcare analyst Jeff Levin-Scherz, new billing codes for maternity care are expected to produce modest increases in total medical expenses, though the impact may be limited. However, this change arrives alongside multiple other factors that are simultaneously driving up health insurance premiums for patients and families. The combination of these various cost pressures could have meaningful implications for maternity care affordability and access. Healthcare stakeholders should monitor these developments closely to understand their cumulative effect on insurance premiums.
