Preimplantation Genetic Testing Special Interest Group (PGTSIG)
PGTSIG’s Mission Statement:
The ASRM Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis Special Interest Group has been established to coordinate research, education, and training in preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGT) in collaboration with the Preimplantation Genetics Diagnosis International Society.2023-2024 Preimplantation Genetic Testing Special Interest Group Leadership:
Chair: Prof. Dagan Wells
Chair Elect: Dr. Gary Harton
Vice Chair: Dr. Alyssa Snider
Immediate Past Chair: Dr. Kangpu Xu
Past Chair: Dr. Svetlana Rechitsky
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Topic Resources
View more on the topic of genetic screening/testing
Fertility and Sterility On Air - TOC: May 2024
Topics this month include Iatrogenic and demographic determinants of the national plural birth increase, outcomes between ICSI and IVF with PGT-A. Listen to the Episode
Coding for an endometrial biopsy/Mock cycle
We had patients request us to bill their insurance for the two monitoring visits and the Endo BX and change the diagnosis code to something that is payable. View the Answer
Fertility and Sterility On Air - Unplugged: March 2024
Topics include: melatonin and implantation (4:38), whole-genome screening of embryos, and bioengineering assisted reproductive technology. Listen to the Episode
Journal Club Global: Cost effectiveness analyses of PGT-A
Infertility treatments can be financially burdensome, often without insurance coverage, making understanding the cost effectiveness of PGT-A crucial. View the Video
Fertility and Sterility On Air - TOC: February 2024
Topics this month include the optimial AMH level in oocyte donors, the role of mean number of DNA breakpoints (MDB) in sperm DNA integrity, and more. Listen to the Episode
ASRM Today: Genetic Counseling Complexities with Katherine Hornberger
Katherine Hornberger stops by to talk about some of the complexities that can come with genetic counseling in areas such as carrier screenings and more. Listen to the Episode
Coding PGT requisitions to the PGT lab
Do you have any recommended codes to use for PGT requisitions to the PGT lab? View the Answer
Clinical management of mosaic results from preimplantation genetic testing for aneuploidy of blastocysts: a committee opinion (2023)
This document incorporates studies about mosaic embryo transfer and provides evidence-based considerations for embryos with mosaic results on PGT-A. View the Committee Opinion
Journal Club Global - Revisiting the STAR trial: The Fellows debate PGT-A
We are excited to host a debate covering the pros and cons of PGT-A and how new technologies should be validated before clinical implementation. View the Video
Sperm DNA Fragmentation
Is there a CPT code for HALO DNA Fragmentation for sperm? View the Answer
Results Review
What CPT code is most appropriate to submit for Physician Time to review CCS/PGS/PGD results? View the Answer
ICSI and Embryo Biopsy
How to bill for ICSI or embryo biopsies that occur in different days? View the Answer
Genetic Counseling
Does ASRM have any guidance for how to bill for genetic counseling services provided by a genetic counselor?View the Answer
Embryo Biopsy
Have any new codes been introduced for the lab portion of PGT? View the Answer
Embryo Biopsy Embryologist Travel Costs
Can we bill insurance for the biopsy procedure? Can we bill for travel expenses? View the Answer
Embryo Biopsy PGS Testing
What codes are appropriate for PGS testing? View the Answer
Assisted Zona Hatching
Can assisted hatching and embryo biopsy for PGT-A; PGT-M or PGT-SR be billed during the same cycle? View the Answer
Indications and management of preimplantation genetic testing for monogenic conditions: a committee opinion (2023)
ASRM has updated its opinion on PGT for monogenic conditions, providing guidance on clinical and technical complexities. View the Committee Opinion
Journal Club Global - PGT-A - Can non-invasive approaches based on spent medium analysis
PGT-A by trophectoderm biopsy aims to select available euploid embryos for transfer. View the Video
ASRM müllerian anomalies classification 2021
The Task Force set goals for a new classification and chose to base it on the iconic AFS classification from 1988 because of its simplicity and recognizability. View the Committee Opinion
Journal Club Global - Accuracy of Preimplantation Genetic Testing for Aneuploidies
One of the highest aspirations in reproductive medicine is to develop a technology allowing for ID of embryos that have true reproductive potential.
View the Video
Reproductive and hormonal considerations in women at increased risk for hereditary gynecologic cancers: Society of Gynecologic Oncology and American Society for Reproductive Medicine Evidence-Based Review (2019)
Providers who care for women at risk for hereditary gynecologic cancers must consider the impact of these conditions. View the Joint Statement
Use of preimplantation genetic testing for monogenic defects (PGT-M) for adult-onset conditions: an Ethics Committee opinion (2018)
Preimplantation genetic testing for monogenic diseases for adult-onset conditions is ethically permissible for a range of conditions including when the condition is serious and no safe, effective interventions are available. View the Committee Document
Transferring embryos with genetic anomalies detected in preimplantation testing: an Ethics Committee Opinion (2018)
Patient requests for transfer of embryos with genetic anomalies linked to serious health-affecting disorders detected in preimplantation testing are rare but do exist. View the Committee Document
Best practices of ASRM and ESHRE: a journey through reproductive medicine (2012)
ASRM and ESHRE are the two largest societies in the world whose members comprise the major experts and professionals working in reproductive medicine. View the Committee Joint Guideline
