Prepidil/Prostin for cervical ripening

[krisfiddler@yahoo.com]

Does anyone use prepidil in the office for cervical ripening? If so, how is that coded? Help.

 

[ajs]

Does anyone use prepidil in the office for cervical ripening? If so, how is that coded? Help.

This would be considered a supply item in the physician office so not billed separately. The OB visit for cervical ripening is part of the global fee.