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Semen analysis and thaw code
Can we use the semen analysis presence and motility (89300) code along with a reproductive tissue thaw code (89354)![Coding Andrology teaser](/globalassets/_asrm/practice-guidance/coding/coding_andrology_teaser.png)
TESE test thaws
We perform test thaws to determine if frozen TESE specimens from other clinics are suitable for our procedures.![Coding Andrology teaser](/globalassets/_asrm/practice-guidance/coding/coding_andrology_teaser.png)
Coding of identification of sperm in aspirate
During vasovasostomy/vasoepididyostomy procedures, our surgeons perform intra-op sperm identification from aspirate![Coding Andrology teaser](/globalassets/_asrm/practice-guidance/coding/coding_andrology_teaser.png)
Prewashed Sperm
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Semen analysis and thaw code
Can we use the semen analysis presence and motility (89300) code along with a reproductive tissue thaw code (89354) View the Answer![Coding Icon](/globalassets/_icons/codingcorner.png)
TESE test thaws
We perform test thaws to determine if frozen TESE specimens from other clinics are suitable for our procedures. View the Answer![Document Icon](/globalassets/_icons/document.png)
Tobacco or marijuana use and infertility: a committee opinion (2023)
In the United States, approximately 21% of adults report some form of tobacco use, although 18% report marijuana use. View Committee Opinion![Podcast Icon](/globalassets/_icons/podcast.png)
Fertility and Sterility On Air - Microdose Interview: Dr. Ranjith Ramaswamy and Dr. Braian Ledesma
Listen to Dr. Ranjith Ramasamy and Dr. Braian Ledesma, who discuss the article "Fertility outcomes in men with prior history of anabolic steroid use." Listen to the Episode![Document Icon](/globalassets/_icons/document.png)
Diagnostic evaluation of sexual dysfunction in the male partner in the setting of infertility: a committee opinion (2023)
It is the responsibility of the clinician to assess for erectile dysfunction, ejaculatory dysfunction, or diminished libido in men presenting for infertility. View the Committee Opinion![Coding Icon](/globalassets/_icons/codingcorner.png)
Post Vasectomy Infertility
If a husband has had a vasectomy, does the sterilization code apply to the wife's visits? View the Answer![Coding Icon](/globalassets/_icons/codingcorner.png)
Testing With No History of Infertility
What diagnosis codes should providers submit to insurance carriers while trying to evaluate fertility issues? View the Answer![Coding Icon](/globalassets/_icons/codingcorner.png)
Male Consult
My group was wondering if and how to code for a male partner consultation. View the Answer![Coding Icon](/globalassets/_icons/codingcorner.png)
Lab RVUs
Is there a list of RVUs for embryology and andrology laboratory procedures, and if so, where can it be found? View the Answer![Coding Icon](/globalassets/_icons/codingcorner.png)
Diagnostic Testing of an Infertile Couple
The Z31.41 is or is not the correct code to use for diagnostic testing of an infertile couple? And If so can if be used as the primary and only code? View the Answer![Coding Icon](/globalassets/_icons/codingcorner.png)
Male Infertility
A summary of common codes for Male Infertility compiled by the ASRM Coding Committee. View the Coding Summary![Videos Icon](/globalassets/_icons/videos.png)
Journal Club Global Live from PCRS - ICSI for Non-Male Factor Infertility
While intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) has revolutionized the treatment of male factor infertility, a significant controversy still remains regarding its ubiquitous use in all IVF cycles. View the Video![Document Icon](/globalassets/_icons/document.png)
Optimizing natural fertility: a committee opinion (2022)
This committee opinion provides practitioners with suggestions for optimizing the likelihood of achieving pregnancy in couples... View the Committee Opinion![Document Icon](/globalassets/_icons/document.png)
Intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) for non–male factor indications: a committee opinion (2020)
Intracytoplasmic sperm injection is frequently used in combination with assisted reproductive technologies. View the Committee Document![Document Icon](/globalassets/_icons/document.png)
Diagnosis and treatment of infertility in men: AUA/ASRM guideline part I (2021)
Part I outlines the appropriate evaluation of the male in an infertile couple. View the Guideline![Document Icon](/globalassets/_icons/document.png)
Diagnosis and Treatment of Infertility in Men: AUA/ ASRM Guideline Part II (2021)
The summary presented is Part II of the two-part series dedicated to the Diagnosis and Treatment of Infertility in Men: AUA/ASRM Guideline. View the Guideline![Document Icon](/globalassets/_icons/document.png)
Guidance for Providers Caring for Women and Men Of Reproductive Age with Possible Zika Virus Exposure (Updated 2019)
This ASRM guidance specifically addresses Zika virus infection issues and concerns of individuals undergoing assisted reproductive technologies (ART). View the Guideline![Document Icon](/globalassets/_icons/document.png)
Recommended practices for the management of embryology, andrology, and endocrinology laboratories: a committee opinion (2014)
A general overview for good management practices within the endocrinology, andrology, and embryology laboratories in the United States. View the Recommendation![Document Icon](/globalassets/_icons/document.png)
Improving the Reporting of Clinical Trials of Infertility Treatments (IMPRINT): modifying the CONSORT statement (2014)
Clinical trials testing infertility treatments often do not report on the major outcomes of interest to patients and clinicians and the public. View the GuidelineTopic Resources
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Fertility and Sterility On Air - Unplugged: May 2024
Topics include: counseling on pregnancy complications in PCOS patients, sorting early spermatocytes from testicular biopsies, and more. Listen to the Episode![Coding Icon](/globalassets/_icons/codingcorner.png)
Semen analysis and thaw code
Can we use the semen analysis presence and motility (89300) code along with a reproductive tissue thaw code (89354) View the Answer![Coding Icon](/globalassets/_icons/codingcorner.png)
TESE test thaws
We perform test thaws to determine if frozen TESE specimens from other clinics are suitable for our procedures. View the Answer![Coding Icon](/globalassets/_icons/codingcorner.png)
Sperm wash/IUI
Is CPT code 89260 is correct to use for our sperm wash/IUI procedure? View the Answer![Podcast Icon](/globalassets/_icons/podcast.png)
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![Coding Icon](/globalassets/_icons/codingcorner.png)
Prewashed Sperm
I have a question regarding prewashed sperm and billing for this service. View the Answer![Coding Icon](/globalassets/_icons/codingcorner.png)
Retrograde Semen Analysis
What CPT code would you suggest for retrograde semen analysis? View the Answer![Coding Icon](/globalassets/_icons/codingcorner.png)
Semen Analysis and Interpretation
My IVF lab does a full semen analysis with strict morphology. View the Answer![Coding Icon](/globalassets/_icons/codingcorner.png)
Semen Analysis CPT and CLIA Certification
Listed below are the two coding corner responses that seem to provide conflicting information regarding CPT code 58323. View the Answer![Coding Icon](/globalassets/_icons/codingcorner.png)
Semen Analysis For Assessment of Fertility
What is the appropriate diagnostic code to use for a semen analysis for the assessment of infertility? View the Answer![Coding Icon](/globalassets/_icons/codingcorner.png)
Semen Analysis of Pellet
What is the CPT code for a semen pellet analysis? View the Answer![Coding Icon](/globalassets/_icons/codingcorner.png)
Semen Freezing
We have a couple who are doing an IUI cycle. View the Answer![Coding Icon](/globalassets/_icons/codingcorner.png)
Semen Leukocyte Assay
What CPT code is applicable for a Semen Leukocyte Analysis or a Reflex Leukocyte Assay?View the Answer
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Semen Morphology Without Analysis
What is the appropriate code for Strict Criteria Morphology alone (without semen analysis)? View the Answer![Coding Icon](/globalassets/_icons/codingcorner.png)
Sperm DNA Fragmentation
Is there a CPT code for HALO DNA Fragmentation for sperm? View the Answer![Coding Icon](/globalassets/_icons/codingcorner.png)
Sperm Prep No Male Patient
Is it appropriate to bill sperm washing/prep for IUI to the female or should it be billed to the male? View the Answer![Coding Icon](/globalassets/_icons/codingcorner.png)
Sperm Prep With Handling Fee
Could we charge for the thaw of sperm, then a handling fee (99000) to represent the fact that the sperm was prewashed? View the Answer![Coding Icon](/globalassets/_icons/codingcorner.png)
Sperm Viability Assay
Is there a separate CPT code for sperm viability? View the Answer![Coding Icon](/globalassets/_icons/codingcorner.png)
Reproductive Tissue Storage
What are the CPT codes for the Storage of Reproductive Cells/Tissues? View the Answer![Coding Icon](/globalassets/_icons/codingcorner.png)
IUI
We are seeing conflicting information about the correct ICD-10 diagnosis code for the CPT 58322, Artificial l Insemination, Intra-uterine. View the Answer![Coding Icon](/globalassets/_icons/codingcorner.png)
Office Testicular Aspiration
We are inquiring about a coding question for testicular aspirations. View the Answer![Coding Icon](/globalassets/_icons/codingcorner.png)
Lab Case Rates
What ICD-10 codes apply to case rates? View the Answer![Coding Icon](/globalassets/_icons/codingcorner.png)
Gamete Thawing/Warming
Can patients be charged for each vial/straw of reproductive gametes or tissues thawed? View the Answer![Coding Icon](/globalassets/_icons/codingcorner.png)
Donor Sperm IUI Single Women
How do I code for therapeutic donor insemination for an unmarried female with no known fertility issues except no partner? View the Answer![Coding Icon](/globalassets/_icons/codingcorner.png)
Cryopreservation/Vitrification Sperm/Testicular Tissues
What are the correct codes for the Cryopreservation/Vitrification of Sperm or testicular tissues? View the Answer![Document Icon](/globalassets/_icons/document.png)
Intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) for non–male factor indications: a committee opinion (2020)
Intracytoplasmic sperm injection is frequently used in combination with assisted reproductive technologies. View the Committee Document![Document Icon](/globalassets/_icons/document.png)
Posthumous retrieval and use of gametes or embryos: an Ethics Committee opinion (2018)
Posthumous gamete (sperm or oocyte) retrieval or use for reproductive purposes is ethically justifiable if written documentation from the deceased authorizing the procedure is available. View the Committee OpinionTopic Resources
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Sperm Viability Assay
Is there a separate CPT code for sperm viability? View the Answer![Coding Icon](/globalassets/_icons/codingcorner.png)
Office Testicular Aspiration
We are inquiring about a coding question for testicular aspirations. View the Answer![Coding Icon](/globalassets/_icons/codingcorner.png)
Lab Case Rates
What ICD-10 codes apply to case rates? View the Answer![Document Icon](/globalassets/_icons/document.png)
Diagnosis and Treatment of Infertility in Men: AUA/ ASRM Guideline Part II (2021)
The summary presented is Part II of the two-part series dedicated to the Diagnosis and Treatment of Infertility in Men: AUA/ASRM Guideline. View the GuidelineTopic Resources
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TESE test thaws
We perform test thaws to determine if frozen TESE specimens from other clinics are suitable for our procedures. View the Answer![Document Icon](/globalassets/_icons/document.png)
Planned oocyte cryopreservation to preserve future reproductive potential: an Ethics Committee opinion (2023)
Planned oocyte cryopreservation is an ethically permissible procedure that may help individuals avoid future infertility. View the Committee Opinion![Coding Icon](/globalassets/_icons/codingcorner.png)
Coding for ovarian tissue cryopreservation
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![Coding Icon](/globalassets/_icons/codingcorner.png)
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 Icon](/globalassets/_icons/codingcorner.png)
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![Coding Icon](/globalassets/_icons/codingcorner.png)
Does the number of eggs being frozen matter?
There is currently only one CPT code for the cryopreservation of mature oocytes and embryos. View the Answer![Coding Icon](/globalassets/_icons/codingcorner.png)
Semen Freezing
We have a couple who are doing an IUI cycle. View the Answer![Coding Icon](/globalassets/_icons/codingcorner.png)
Sperm Prep in Office vs. Lab
What are the codes for sperm washing when performed in the office vs in a CLIA certified lab? View the Answer![Coding Icon](/globalassets/_icons/codingcorner.png)
Sperm Preparation IUI and IVF
What semen analysis codes apply to sperm preparation for IUI or IVF? View the Answer![Coding Icon](/globalassets/_icons/codingcorner.png)
Reproductive Tissue Storage
What are the CPT codes for the Storage of Reproductive Cells/Tissues? View the Answer![Coding Icon](/globalassets/_icons/codingcorner.png)
Office Testicular Aspiration
We are inquiring about a coding question for testicular aspirations. View the Answer![Coding Icon](/globalassets/_icons/codingcorner.png)
IVF Case Rates
What ICD-10 codes apply to case rates? View the Answer![Coding Icon](/globalassets/_icons/codingcorner.png)
Oocyte Preservation Consult
Our center performs oocyte preservation procedures for women looking to preserve their fertility. View the Answer![Coding Icon](/globalassets/_icons/codingcorner.png)
In Vitro Maturation
Have CPT codes been established for maturation in vitro? View the Answer![Coding Icon](/globalassets/_icons/codingcorner.png)
Embryo Storage Fees For Multiple Cycles
We bill embryo storage 89342 for a year's storage. View the Answer![Coding Icon](/globalassets/_icons/codingcorner.png)
Embryo Freezing/Thawing
Our question refers to the CPT code 89258 “Cryopreservation; Embryo(s)” and 89352 “Thawing of Cryopreserved; Embryo”. View the Answer![Coding Icon](/globalassets/_icons/codingcorner.png)
Frozen Embryo Transport
What is the code for the cost of frozen embryo transport? View the Answer![Coding Icon](/globalassets/_icons/codingcorner.png)
Gamete Thawing/Warming
Can patients be charged for each vial/straw of reproductive gametes or tissues thawed? View the Answer![Coding Icon](/globalassets/_icons/codingcorner.png)
Billing For Cryopreservation Of Embryos Under The Male Partner
Can 89258 be billed under the male partner of a female patient? View the Answer![Coding Icon](/globalassets/_icons/codingcorner.png)
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![Coding Icon](/globalassets/_icons/codingcorner.png)
Coding For Ovarian Tissue Cryopreservation
Now that ASRM has removed the "experimental" designation from ovarian tissue cryopreservation what CPT code should be used instead of 0058T? View the Answer![Coding Icon](/globalassets/_icons/codingcorner.png)
Cryopreservation/Vitrification Oocytes/Embryos
What are the correct codes for cryopreservation/Vitrification Oocytes/Embryos? View the Answer![Coding Icon](/globalassets/_icons/codingcorner.png)
Cryopreservation/Vitrification Sperm/Testicular Tissues
What are the correct codes for the Cryopreservation/Vitrification of Sperm or testicular tissues? View the Answer![Videos Icon](/globalassets/_icons/videos.png)
Journal Club Global: Should everyone freeze oocytes by age 33?
Oocyte cryopreservation is one of the fastest growing areas of reproductive medicine. View the Video![Document Icon](/globalassets/_icons/document.png)
Ethical issues in oocyte banking for nonautologous use: an Ethics Committee opinion (2021)
Medical guidelines applicable to women donating fresh oocytes should also apply to women donating oocytes to an oocyte bank. View the Committee Opinion![Document Icon](/globalassets/_icons/document.png)
Evidence-based outcomes after oocyte cryopreservation for donor oocyte in vitro fertilization and planned oocyte cryopreservation: a guideline (2021)
A review of success rates, factors that may impact success rates, and outcomes. View the Committee Opinion![Document Icon](/globalassets/_icons/document.png)
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![Document Icon](/globalassets/_icons/document.png)
Cryostorage of reproductive tissues in the in vitro fertilization laboratory: a committee opinion (2020)
This document is designed to assist IVF clinics in the management of cryopreserved reproductive tissues stored in cryogenic storage. View the Committee Opinion![Document Icon](/globalassets/_icons/document.png)
Fertility preservation and reproduction in patients facing gonadotoxic therapies: an Ethics Committee opinion (2018)
Chemotherapy and radiation therapy often result in reduced fertility. View the Committee Opinion![Document Icon](/globalassets/_icons/document.png)