Clinical Workflows & Referral

ICD-10 Codes for PMAD Documentation: A Reference for OBs and Pediatricians

A complete ICD-10 coding reference for perinatal mood and anxiety disorders: diagnosis codes, documentation requirements, Z-codes, and billing context for OB and pediatric settings.

How to Talk to a Patient About a Mental Health Referral

Clinical scripts and patient communication strategies for initiating a PMAD mental health referral, addressing common objections, and maximizing follow-through across diverse patient populations.

When to Refer vs. Treat PMADs in Primary Care

Clinical decision framework for PCPs, OBGYNs, and midwives managing PMAD presentations in-house versus referring to specialty perinatal mental health care.

Perinatal Mental Health Clinical Workflows: A Complete Guide for Care Teams

CPT Codes for PMAD Screening: A Billing Reference for OBs, Pediatricians, and PCPs

Billing for Behavioral Health Screening in OB and Pediatric Visits

CPT codes, billing mechanics, and reimbursement guidance for PMAD screening at OB and pediatric visits. Covers EPDS billing, add-on codes, payer-specific considerations, and documentation requirements.

How to Build a Postpartum Depression Screening Workflow in Your OB Practice

Step-by-step workflow for PMAD screening in OB and pediatric practices: staff roles, EHR documentation, score triage thresholds, and referral protocols.

When and How to Refer Postpartum Patients for Mental Health Support

EPDS score thresholds, clinical referral signs, ICD-10 codes, and referral logistics for OBGYNs, midwives, and pediatricians managing postpartum PMAD cases.

The Warm Handoff in Postpartum Mental Health Referral

Warm handoffs double or triple mental health referral completion rates. This guide covers the evidence, the practical workflow, and what to say to the patient.

After the Referral: Co-Managing Postpartum Mental Health

The referral is not the end of the OB's or pediatrician's role. This guide covers follow-up protocols, co-management expectations, and when to reassess if a patient is not improving.

OB-Pediatrician Coordination for Postpartum Mental Health

OB and pediatric screening workflows share the same patient but rarely communicate. This guide covers how to close the coordination gap and avoid duplicated or missed referrals.

Telehealth Referrals for PMADs: What Providers Need to Know

How telehealth mental health care works in the perinatal context, clinical appropriateness criteria, what to communicate to patients, and the specific advantages of telehealth for postpartum and prenatal populations.