Home Births

Aetna excludes coverage for planned home births and associated services as not medically appropriate, specifically not covering CPT codes 59400–59430, 59510–59525, and 59610–59622 for planned home deliveries. Coverage will only be considered if mandated by law under plans subject to state mandates.

"Policy background references identify additional risk factors associated with increased neonatal mortality in home births (per cited studies): nulliparity/first-time birth and gestational age great..."

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