How to Bill to Insurance When Treatment Cycle is Canceled
If a patient is self-paying for treatment and the patient’s IVF or FET cycle is canceled, what would be the appropriate code to use to send the monitoring labs/ultrasound to the patient's insurance?
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How to Bill to Insurance When Treatment Cycle is Canceled
If a patient is self-paying for treatment and the patient’s IVF or FET cycle is canceled, what would be the appropriate code to use to send
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American Society for Reproductive Medicine Reacts to White House Announcement on IVF Coverage
ASRM applauds the White House’s first steps toward IVF access but underscores that true equity demands mandatory insurance coverage. View the Press Release
How to Bill to Insurance When Treatment Cycle is Canceled
If a patient is self-paying for treatment and the patient’s IVF or FET cycle is canceled, what would be the appropriate code to use to send View the Answer
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Billing for Ultrasounds and Labs
When billing for ultrasounds and labs, is it necessary View the Answer
Use of Code 99211 for a Monitoring Appointment
Is it appropriate to use code 99211 if a patient is scheduled for a monitoring visit View the Answer
HyCoSy Bundled Code 0568T
When billing for HyCoSy, should the new code 0568T View the Answer
Appropriate Use of Modifier -25
Is Modifier -25 appropriate in the monitoring cycle when an ultrasound View the Answer
Billing for E/M Visits
When billing Evaluation & Management (E/M) visits based on medical decision-making, would we View the Answer
Billing Physician vs Service Physician
What physician’s name must be on the treatment notes and who we are permitted to bill to insurance for: View the Answer
Mandated states and egg retrieval
What name should you use to submit for reimbursement for the actual egg donor when there is benefit for the donor egg retrieval? View the Answer
Billing 58558 together with 58560
Can CPT codes 58558 and 58560 be billed together? Also, can 58560 be billed with place of service 11? View the Answer
IVF coverage denied for Z31.83 diagnosis code
My wife and I have been seeking IVF treatment and coverage was added for infertility treatment (up to $25,000) but our insurer keeps denying it. View the Answer
Cycle coordination fees and 99499, S4042
I reviewed cycle coordination fees, but see that there is no specific code for cycle management. View the Answer
Reimbursement for cost of donor egg
My wife and I are going through a fertility treatment process, and we have purchased a donor egg out-of-pocket from a donor bank. View the Answer
Coding for Ovarian tissue cryopreservation, experimental or not?
For Cryopreservation; Reproductive Tissue Ovarian- 0058T code is not being recognized. Is there an updated one being used or a replacement of this code? View the Answer
Supervising provider for embryology billing
We typically bill our IVF Lab work under the rendering provider who performs the VOR. Who should be the supervising provider for embryology billing? View the Answer
Billing 58558 and 58560 together
Can CPT codes 58558 and 58560 be billed together? Also, can 58560 be billed with place of service 11? View the Answer
Endometrioma
Surgery was performed under anesthesia for Aspiration of right hyrosalpinx fluid and right endometrioma. View the Answer
Total versus Free estradiol
Should patients with fertility issues be billing Estradiol Free (82681) instead of Estradiol Total (82670)? View the Answer
Unlisted Fertility Treatment CPT Code
Can you please refer me to an unlisted management CPT code for fertility treatment? View the Answer
Vitamin D Testing in Infertility Patients
We are being told that, as of this year, vitamin D level screening is not being covered by many insurers. View the Answer
Z Codes Vs. Procedure Codes For Fertility Preservation Counseling
I am trying to understand better when to use the procreative management code vs the fertility preservation counseling and procedure codes. View the Answer
ICD-10 Code For Intrauterine Insemination (IUI) For Same-Sex Couple
Which ICD-10 code you recommend for IUI same gender couples? View the Answer
Non-REI Board Certified MD Performing REI Procedures
My boss has a few follow up questions about a non-REI board certified MD performing REI procedures. View the Answer
Embryo Culture Denied As Experimental
We have received denials from insurance payers when billing CPT code 89251. View the Answer
Flat Fee For Outside Monitoring
Can our office charge outside monitoring patients a flat fee to be seen? View the Answer
Frozen Embryo Transport
What is the code for the cost of frozen embryo transport? View the Answer
Global Billing Vs Billing Under Provider
For an IVF cycle (that is not being billed global to an insurance plan) is it appropriate to bill the charges under one “global” provider? View the Answer
Diagnosis Codes For Intrauterine Insemination (IUI)
I was reviewing your Coding Corner information to find a definitive diagnosis for IUI procedures. Which diagnosis is the most appropriate? View the Answer
Donor Egg-Retrieval On Recipient's Claim
Is the donor egg retrieval included on the bill to insurance with the first IVF treatment for the recipient? View the Answer
Board Certified Vs. Non-Board Certified Billing
Is coding/billing any different when a non-board certified or non-REI provider submits for REI procedure? View the Answer
Claim Form for Donor Egg Retrieval
What bill form is used of IVF donor egg retrieval? View the Answer
Coding For Alpha-Fetoprotein Testing
My clinic is looking into implementing Alpha-Fetoprotein (AFP) testing. I understand there is currently no CPT code listed for this testing. View the Answer
Coding For Donor Egg Retrieval For Male Intended Parent
In coding a donor-egg retrieval to bill to insurance under the male intended parent, would it be appropriate to use the Z31.83? View the Answer
Coding For Long-Term Storage Of Embryos
We have recently been contacted by a payer stating we have a patient whose plan will cover long-term storage of her embryos. View the Answer
Billing at an Outside Clinic for Lab Services
One of my physicians uses an outside facility to perform the retrievals and transfers. View the Answer
Billing For Cryopreservation Of Embryos Under The Male Partner
Can 89258 be billed under the male partner of a female patient? View the Answer
Billing For Procedures Performed By Outside Physicians
Our physician tested positive for COVID-19, so another physician not associated with our office performed our egg retrievals and embryo transfers. View the Answer
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Recurrent Pregnancy Loss (RPL)
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Laboratory Procedures during ART Cycles
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Jan 2022: Modifier 93 – Synchronous Telemedicine Service Rendered Via Telephone or Other Real-Time Interactive Audio-Only Telecommunications System
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How to Bill to Insurance When Treatment Cycle is Canceled
If a patient is self-paying for treatment and the patient’s IVF or FET cycle is canceled, what would be the appropriate code to use to send View the Answer
Billing Same Sex Male Donor Cycles
If both male partners provide sperm for the fertilization process, would we obtain authorization/bill for the fertilization process for View the Answer
Correct Code to use for using Zymot to Prepare Sperm for Insemination
We recently started using ZyMot to prepare sperm for insemination. Is 89260 the correct CPT code to use? Do you View the Answer
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ASRM PRIMED Cohort Members—Including Physicians, Providers, and Experts—Meet with Congressional Offices to Advocate for IVF Access & Educate About Realities of Restorative Reproductive Medicine
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ASRM Center for Policy & Leadership Releases Fact Sheet on Misleading Terminology, “Restorative Reproductive Medicine” and "Ethical IVF"
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Terms like “restorative reproductive medicine” and “ethical IVF” mislead and restrict access to proven fertility care like IVF. Evidence must guide policy. View the advocacy resource
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Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) Oversight: Lessons for the United States from Abroad
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Just the Facts: IVF Policy Priorities
ASRM advocates for expanded IVF access, urging policy solutions that prioritize patient care, inclusivity, and medical decision-making free from political interference. View the advocacy resource
Hormonal Induction of Endometrial Receptivity for Fresh or Frozen Embryo Transfer
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The use of preimplantation genetic testing for aneuploidy: a committee opinion (2024)
PGT-A use in the U.S. is rising, but its value as a routine IVF screening test is unclear, with mixed results from various studies. View the Committee Opinion
Journal Club Global from ANZSREI 2024: Debate Unexplained infertility; Straight to IVF?
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Who to bill for gestational carrier services if intended parents have insurance?
I wanted to inquire about guidelines for billing services to a surrogate’s insurance company if intended parents purchased the insurance coverage. View the Answer
Performing MD is not the Doctor of Record
Currently we are billing the performing provider as the service provider and the Doctor of Record as the billing provider. View the Answer
Journal Club Global: Oral Progestin For Ovulation Suppression During IVF
Live broadcast from the 2024 Midwest Reproductive SymposiumInternational in Chicago, IL View the Video
Billing for assisted hatching at biopsy and transfer
We would also like to know if you can bill assisted hatching with biopsy and then assisted hatching again during the transfer cycle. View the Answer
What support for IVF looks like
Bipartisan support for IVF, that is responsible for the birth of over 2% of all babies born in the USA each year, will ensure that families continue to grow. View the advocacy resource
It takes more than one
Why IVF patients often need multiple embryos to have a baby View the advocacy resource
Oversight of IVF in the US
In the US, medical care is regulated by a complex and comprehensive network of federal and state regulations and professional oversight. View the advocacy resource
Financial ‘‘risk-sharing’’ or refund programs in assisted reproduction: an Ethics Committee opinion (2023)
Financial ‘‘risk-sharing’’ fee structures in programs charge patients a higher initial fee but provide reduced fees for subsequent cycles. View the Committee Document
Prevention of moderate and severe ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome: a guideline (2023)
Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome is a serious complication associated with assisted reproductive technology. View the guideline
Billing IVF lab work
We typically bill our IVF Lab work under the rendering provider who performs the VOR. Who should be the supervising provider for embryology billing? View the Answer
IVF Lab Automation
Automation in IVF labs is progressing, focusing on cryopreservation, dish prep, and data integration. Challenges remain in standardizing processes and material safety. View the ASRMed Talk Video
Journal Club Global: IVM in Clinical Practice: An Idea Whose Time Has Come?
In vitro maturation (IVM) has the potential to make IVF cheaper, safer, and more widely accessible to patients with infertility. View the Video
Limited ultrasound performed by RN
Would it be appropriate to bill a 99211 when an RN is doing a limited ultrasound and documenting findings during an IUI or IVF treatment cycle? View the Answer
CPT 89253 and 89254 for Assisted hatching
Can I bill CPT codes 89253 and 89254 together? If yes, do I need a modifier on any of the codes? View the Answer
IVF cycle management and facility fees, an overview
How should IVF Cycle Management be coded? View the Answer
Journal Club Global - What is the optimal number of oocytes to reach a live-birth following IVF?
The optimal number of oocytes necessary to expect a live birth following in vitro fertilization remains unclear. View the Video
Patient Education
What is the correct way to bill for the patient education sessions performed by registered nurses to individual patients prior to their IVF cycle? View the Answer
Pregnancy Ultrasound
Our practice does routine ultrasounds (sac check- 76817) at the end of an IVF cycle and bill with a diagnosis code O09.081, pregnancy resulting from ART. View the Answer
In Vitro Maturation
Have CPT codes been established for maturation in vitro? View the Answer
IUI or IVF
Should other ovarian dysfunction (diagnosis code E28.8) or unspecified ovarian dysfunction (diagnosis code E28.9) can be used for an IUI or an IVF cycle View the Answer
IV Fluids During Egg Retrieval
Is it appropriate to bill the insurance company for CPT 96360, Under Hydration Infusion when being used in conjunction with IVF retrieval? View the Answer
IVF Billing Forms
I am seeking information on IVF insurance billing guidelines. View the Answer
IVF Billing Globally
Am I correct in assuming that it is duplicate billing for both the ambulatory center and embryology laboratory to bill globally? View the Answer
IVF Billing of Professional Charges
Are we allowed to bill professional charges under the physician for the embryologist who performs the IVF laboratory services? View the Answer
IVF Case Rates
What ICD-10 codes apply to case rates? View the Answer
IVF Consent Counseling
When a patient is scheduled to undergo IVF and the provider schedules the patient for a 30-minute consultation is this visit billable? View the Answer
Lab Case Rates
What ICD-10 codes apply to case rates? View the Answer
Oocyte Denudation
Is there is a separate code for denudation of oocytes? View the Answer
Ovulation Induction Monitoring for IUI
We would like to clarify the correct ICD 10 diagnosis code for monitoring of an IUI cycle. View the Answer
Endometrial Biopsy/Scratch
What CPT code should be used for a “scratch test”? View the Answer
Endometriosis and Infertility
For treatment like IVF would we bill with N97.x first or an endometriosis diagnosis? View the Answer
Follicle Monitoring For Diminished Ovarian Reserve
If a patient has decreased ovarian reserve (ICD-10 E28.8) and patient is undergoing follicle tracking to undergo either an IUI cycle or IVF cycle... View the Answer
Global Billing Vs Billing Under Provider
For an IVF cycle (that is not being billed global to an insurance plan) is it appropriate to bill the charges under one “global” provider? View the Answer
Donor Embryos
Could you give guidance for the correct ICD-10 code(s) to use when a patient is doing an Anonymous Donor Embryo Transfer cycle? View the Answer
Egg Culture and Fertilization
We are billing for the technical component of 89250 and would like to also bill a professional component of the 89250. View the Answer
Egg Culture and Fertilization: Same Gender
A same-sex male couple requested half their donor eggs be fertilized with sperm from male #1 and the other half fertilized from male #2. View the Answer
Diagnosis of Infertility for IVF Procedure
How important is it to have accurate documentation of the type of infertility diagnosis for IVF procedures? View the Answer
Journal Club Global: Natural versus Programmed FET Cycles
A significant portion of IVF cycles now utilize frozen embryo transfer.
View the Video
Role of assisted hatching in in vitro fertilization: a guideline (2022)
There is moderate evidence that assisted hatching does not significantly improve live birth rates in fresh assisted reproductive technology cycles View the Committee Opinion
Journal Club Global - Best Practices of High Performing ART Clinics
This Fertility and Sterility Journal Club Global discusses February’s seminal article, “Common practices among consistently high-performing in vitro fertilization programs in the United States: a 10 year update.” View the Video
Guidance on the limits to the number of embryos to transfer: a committee opinion (2021)
ASRM's guidelines for the limits on the number of embryos to be transferred during IVF cycles have been further refined ... View the Committee Opinion
Journal Club Global Live from India - Adjuvants in IVF and IVF Add-Ons for the Endometrium
Many adjuvants have been utilized by IVF centers to improve their success rates. View the Video
Evidence-based outcomes after oocyte cryopreservation for donor oocyte in vitro fertilization and planned oocyte cryopreservation: a guideline (2021)
A review of oocyte cryopreservatino for donor oocyte IVF and planned oocyte cryopreservation success rates, factors that may impact success rates, and outcomes. View the Committee Opinion
Development of an emergency plan for in vitro fertilization programs: a committee opinion (2021)
All IVF programs and clinics should have a plan to protect fresh and cryopreserved human specimens (embryos, oocytes, sperm). View the Committee Opinion
In vitro maturation: a committee opinion (2021)
The results of in vitro maturation (IVM) investigations suggest the potential for wider clinical application. View the Committee Opinion
Fertility treatment when the prognosis is very poor or futile: an Ethics Committee opinion (2019)
The Ethics Committee recommends that in vitro fertilization (IVF) centers develop patient-centered policies regarding requests for futile treatment. View the Committee Opinion
Blastocyst culture and transfer in clinically assisted reproduction: a committee opinion (2018)
The purposes of this document is to review the literature regarding the clinical application of blastocyst transfer. View the Committee Opinion
The role of immunotherapy in in vitro fertilization: a guideline (2018)
Adjuvant immunotherapy treatments in in vitro fertilization (IVF) aim to improve the outcome of assisted reproductive technology (ART) in both the general ART population as well as subgroups such as patients with recurrent miscarriage or implantation failure. View the Committee Opinion
Performing the embryo transfer: a guideline (2017)
A systematic review of the literature was conducted which examined each of the major steps of embryo transfer. Recommendations made for improving pregnancy rates are based on interventions demonstrated to be either beneficial or not beneficial. (Fertil Steril® 2017;107:882–96. ©2017 by American Society for Reproductive Medicine.) View the Committee Guideline
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
