CPT® Code 59426

The CPT® Code 59426 refers to the provision of antepartum care only, specifically for patients who have had seven or more visits. Antepartum care encompasses the medical supervision and support provided to a pregnant woman throughout her pregnancy, prior to the onset of labor. This care is crucial for monitoring the health and development of both the mother and the fetus. In cases where the pregnancy is terminated due to miscarriage or abortion, or if the patient is transferred to another physician's care, the physician may provide antepartum care exclusively. During the initial visit, a comprehensive maternal history is taken, and an evaluation of the health status of both the mother and fetus is conducted. Subsequent visits typically include routine assessments such as weighing the mother, measuring blood pressure, checking fetal heart tones, and performing a chemical urinalysis to monitor the mother's health and the progress of the pregnancy. It is important to note that this code is specifically for situations where the patient has had seven or more visits, distinguishing it from code 59425, which is used for four to six visits of routine antepartum care.