Public Health Department (PHD)

Reimbursement Schedule Fee-for-Service Medi-Cal
 
Obstetrical Services
 

Reimbursement for obstetrical services is the same for all providers (CPSP and non-CPSP).  Obstetrical services may be billed as a global charge or fee-for-service.

 

  Services

                             Reimbursement

 

Initial Pregnancy-Related Exam

$ 126.31

Antepartum Exam
($60.48/visit x 8 visits)
 

$ 483.84

Delivery (vaginal or cesarean)

$ 544.72

Postpartum Exam

$ 60.48


Subtotal

$ 1,215.35

 

 

Special Bonuses
 
 

Additional reimbursements for approved CPSP providers.

 
  Early entry into care
     [within 16 weeks of the last menstrual period (LMP)]
$ 56.63
10th Antepartum visit 
$ 113.26

Available Bonus
$ 169.89
   

For reimbursement for CenCal Health, click on www.cencalhealth.org
For state rates, click on Physician Rates at www.medi-cal.ca.gov 
 

 
   
 

Support Services

  • Support service reimbursement for health education, nutrition, and psychosocial services is available only to approved CPSP providers
  • Support services provided:
    • Individually are reimbursed at $33.64/hour up to 23 hours
    • Group classes are reimbursed at $11.24/patient/hour up to 27 hours
  • A coordination fee of $85.34 is available if all three support service assessments are provided within four weeks of entry into care
  • Vitamin/mineral supplements (300-day supply) are reimbursed at $39.00 and are for use only by approved CPSP providers
  • Billing is on an itemized basis, using regular Medi-Cal billing forms; CPSP codes are available for use by approved CPSP providers
  • Total available support service reimbursement: $1,202.53*
    * In high-risk circumstances, additional support service reimbursement can be obtained through the treatment authorization request (TAR) process
 

Total maximum OB/CPSP reimbursement (before TAR): $ 2,587.77

 

All Medi-Cal pregnant women who are enrolled in a Medi-Cal managed care plan are entitled to receive CPSP services. Reimbursement under managed care depends on the contractual agreement between the provider and health plan or Independent Practice Association (IPA).

Maternal Child Adolescent Health - 345 Camino del Remedio, Santa Barbara, CA 93110
Phone: (805) 681-5476, Fax: (805) 681- 4915, Hotline and Referrals (800) 288-8145