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The purpose of ChSIG of is to disseminate basic, applied scientific and theoretical medical and professional knowledge derived from scholarly research in the field of reproductive medicine for the benefit of humanity; to provide opportunities for further training, research, and clinical studies in the field of reproductive medicine within and outside China; and to promote the exchange of information among physicians and scientists of Chinese origin within and outside China and among the general members of the ASRM.
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Chair: Dr. Jie Yan
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Immediate Past Chair: Dr. Wenpei Xiang
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Fertility and Sterility On Air - TOC: October 2024
Explore the latest in reproductive medicine with Fertility and Sterility On Air. Topics include ovarian tissue cryopreservation, DuoStim debates, 1PN embryos, and ART outcomes. Listen to the EpisodeASRM Action Alert Challenge
Are you an ASRM member looking to sharpen your advocacy skills? The Office of Public Affairs has an exciting opportunity for you! Join the challenge!
New Horizons: A Look Back at ASRM's Innovative Pavilion
This dedicated space provided a platform for emerging start-ups and innovative companies to showcase their groundbreaking technologies and services. Learn more about the 2024 New Horizons PavilionASRM Today: Bonus Episode: Reflections at ASRM 2024
Explore highlights from ASRM 2024 in Denver, featuring interviews with leaders in reproductive medicine, educational insights, and inspiring attendee experiences. Listen to the EpisodeNovember: What's New from the Fertility and Sterility Family of Journals
Advocacy in Action: November 2024
A summary of federal and state legislation, and highlighting advocacy and outreach efforts of our members. Read about Advocacy in ActionThe ASRM 2024 Career Pathway Program
Learn more about the Career Pathway Program, an innovative initiative aimed to inspire and engage the next generation of reproductive medicine professionals. Learn more about the 2024 Career Pathway ProgramPhysicians Under 45: Shape the Future of Medical Education!
CMSS is conducting a quick, 2-minute survey to understand your preferred learning styles and the value you place on different educational activities. Help shape future learning opportunities!Fertility and Sterility On Air - Live from ASRM 2024: Part 1
Explore cutting-edge advancements in reproductive medicine, including ovarian cell engineering, Gameto’s breakthroughs in IVM, and U.S. uterus transplant outcomes. Listen to the EpisodeFertility and Sterility On Air - Live from ASRM 2024: Part 2
Dive into the latest discussions on male fertility testing, U.S. insurance mandates for fertility treatments, and advancements in frozen embryo transfer research. Listen to the EpisodeASRM Hosts Briefing on New Fertility Benefits for Members of Congress and Congressional Staff
ASRM hosts a Capitol Hill briefing to raise awareness of new fertility benefits for Congress members and staff, highlighting expanded coverage for IVF and fertility treatments.
View the Press ReleaseASRM Today: Industry Sponsored Episode: Importance of Equity in Fertility Care & FertilityEquity™ Module Launch
ASRM Today podcast discusses challenges in fertility care access for Black women, launching an e-learning module to address equity and support in reproductive healthcare. Listen to the EpisodeResident Standardized REI CurriculumResident Standardized REI Curriculum
Guides REI learning across residency years with outcome goals, pacing, resources, and assessments to support Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility education. View the Resident Standardized REI CurriculumHormonal Induction of Endometrial Receptivity for Fresh or Frozen Embryo Transfer Part I
Explore Dr. Paulson's insights on endometrial receptivity and hormonal preparation in IVF, egg donation, and surrogacy, highlighting estrogen and progesterone roles. View the ASRMed Talk VideoHormonal Induction of Endometrial Receptivity for Fresh or Frozen Embryo Transfer Part II
Dr. Richard Paulson discusses progesterone administration in IVF, comparing intramuscular and vaginal methods, optimal timing, and recent research findings. View the ASRMed Talk VideoJournal Club Global from ASRM 2024: Obesity and Reproduction
Join experts from Fertility and Sterility Journal Club as they explore the impact of obesity on reproduction, weight loss interventions, and emerging treatments in fertility. View the VideoWinning Videos
FOR ASRM MEMBERS: View the last three years of prize winning videos from the ASRM Video Program held each year during the ASRM Scientific Congress. View the videosASRM Applauds Passage of Reproductive Rights Ballot Measures in 7 States
ASRM applauds reproductive rights measures passed in 7 states, protecting access to reproductive care. Support remains strong nationwide, as ASRM advocates forward.
View the Press ReleaseWelcome New ASRM Members!
It is with great pleasure that the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) acknowledges and thanks the following people for their new membership in the Society. View the new ASRM MembersFertility and Sterility On Air - TOC: September 2024
Explore IVF in uterine transplants, C-section timing in FET, biomarkers for ectopic pregnancy, sunscreen chemicals on fertility, and FET vs. fresh embryo in donor eggs. Listen to the EpisodeASRM Research Institute Announces the Addition of the SREI Young Investigator Award!
ASRM Research Institute adds SREI Young Investigator Award to FY25 Grant Cycle. Apply by Dec 2, 2024, to present at 2025 PCRS meeting. Learn more about the SREI Young Investigator Award2024 Advocacy Activities Report
View the letters, amicus briefs, and sign-ons that ASRM has submitted to protect reproductive care. View the activitiesRaymond Manohar Anchan, MD, PhD
Raymond Manohar Anchan, MD, PhD, 61, passed away on October 9, 2024. A devoted husband and physician, he inspired many through love and dedication.
ASRM Today: Equity, Access, and Innovation, Episode Nine: Reflections
Explore equity, access, and innovation in reproductive medicine through ASRM Today's journey this season, blending personal, political, and cultural insights. Listen to the EpisodeDr. Elizabeth Ginsburg Sworn In as President of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine
Dr. Elizabeth Ginsburg inaugurated as ASRM President, with new Vice President Amy Sparks and diverse board members leading reproductive medicine initiatives.
View the Press ReleaseASRM 2024 Prize Papers and Prize Posters
ASRM would like to extend congratulations to the following ASRM 2024 Prize Paper and Prize Poster Winners! Learn more about the 2024 awardeesASRM Launches its Clinical Embryology Learning Laboratory program in Collaboration with SRBT, with the Support of CooperSurgical, Inc.
ASRM launches the Clinical Embryology Learning Laboratory program with SRBT and CooperSurgical, offering advanced training for embryologists. Enrollment opens July 2025.
View the Press ReleaseFertility and Sterility On Air - Unplugged: October 2024
Topics include: mechanical contractions and fibroid progression, endometriosis classification and risk of infertility, fertility coverage for military personnel and more. Listen to the EpisodeASRM Congress & Expo is Underway
The ASRM Congress & Expo is underway in Denver through Wednesday, October 23.
View the Press ReleaseASRM Today: Equity, Access, and Innovation, Episode Eight: ASRM 2024 Preview Part Two
Explore key sessions at ASRM 2024, including mental health in fertility care, male infertility research, and equitable contraceptive access. Join the discussions in Denver. Listen to the EpisodeGenetics: Counseling Fertility Couples About Their Evaluation
Caitlin Hebert discusses fertility counseling, the importance of carrier screening, and overcoming barriers for patients while highlighting the role of genetic counseling. View the ASRMed Talk VideoASRM Releases Congressional Scorecard
Discover ASRM's first Congressional scorecard, detailing positions of the 118th Congress on key reproductive legislation to guide ASRM members in elections.
View the Press ReleaseASRM Launches National Campaign in Support of Reproductive Rights Ballot Measures
ASRM launches a national campaign supporting reproductive rights ballot measures in 10 states with ads, endorsements, and voter engagement efforts.
View the Press ReleaseASRM Strategic Roadmap
Welcome to the ASRM Strategic Plan 2025-2030! View the ASRM Strategic Plan 2025-2030ASRM Today: Equity, Access, and Innovation, Episode Seven: ASRM 2024 Preview Part One
Preview the ASRM 2024 Congress with insights on postgraduate courses covering fertility education, innovation, and increasing access to reproductive care. Listen to the EpisodeJournal Club Global en Español: De la Reunión de la SAMER 2024
Onsite de la Reunión de la Sociedad Argentina de Medicina Reproductiva (SAMER) de Córdoba, Argentina View the VideoASRM Today: Equity, Access, and Innovation, Episode Six: Patient Education
This episode explores the importance of inclusive, plain-language patient education, helping patients understand diagnoses and treatment options. Listen to the EpisodeASRM Announces FY25 Patient Advocacy Grant Awardees
Congratulations to the Newest Grant Recipients! View more information about the patient advocacy grantUse of preimplantation genetic testing for monogenic adult-onset conditions: an Ethics Committee opinion (2024)
Preimplantation genetic testing for adult-onset monogenic diseases is ethically allowed when fully penetrant or conferring disease predisposition. View the Committee OpinionMaternal cardiovascular morbidity and mortality associated with pregnancy in individuals with Turner syndrome: a committee opinion (2024)
In individuals with Turner syndrome, the risk of death from aortic dissection or rupture during pregnancy may be as high as 1%, and it is unclear whether this risk persists during the postpartum period owing to pregnancy-related aortic changes. View the Committee OpinionFertility Care Gets Important Win in California
ASRM celebrates California's SB 729, expanding IVF coverage for same-sex couples and singles, advancing equitable fertility care access.
View the Press ReleaseProfessional and Special Interest Groups Awards
Affiliated Society Prize Papers
Carlos Simón Excellence in Translational Research Award
The Carlos Simón Excellence in Translational Research Award honors an individual who has demonstrated originality and creativity through discovery and made a substantial contribution to the field of Reproductive Medicine resulting in changes or improved clinical practice.
View the Award InformationASRM Honors Outstanding Members with Prestigious Awards
ASRM honors awardees at the ASRM Scientific Congress through endowed awards chosen via an organization-wide nomination process. Learn more about the 2024 awardeesPhysician Review during billing of Semen Analysis
When billing for a semen analysis, is the physician required View the AnswerAppropriate Use of Modifier -25
Is Modifier -25 appropriate in the monitoring cycle when an ultrasound View the AnswerBilling for E/M Visits
When billing Evaluation & Management (E/M) visits based on medical decision-making, would we View the AnswerWhen to use code Z31.83
When a patient is completing an approved fertility cycle, is it necessary View the AnswerHow to bill for an FET
Is there a new update to the 89272 code that allows its use without View the AnswerTimed Intercourse Cycle Codes
Is it appropriate to utilize codes N97.8 or View the AnswerASRM Today: Equity, Access, and Innovation, Episode Five: Policy Matters
This episode covers ballot measures on reproductive rights, ASRM advocacy efforts, and Vot-ER’s push for civic engagement among healthcare workers ahead of elections. Listen to the EpisodeIn-Training Awards For Research
Arnold P. Gold Foundation Humanism In Medicine Award For Practicing Physicians
The Arnold P. Gold Foundation Humanism in Medicine Award recognizes an ASRM member who, as a practicing physician, has exemplified compassionate and respectful care for patients' physical and emotional well-being. View the Award InformationASRM Distinguished Researcher Award
This award acknowledges a member who made significant clinical or basic research contributions to reproduction published in the past 10 years, with a long-term commitment to advancing research in reproductive sciences and educating future scholars in the field. View the Award InformationASRM Lifetime Achievement Award
This award honors a member of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine who has made exemplary contributions to the field of reproduction during their career. The recipient will have demonstrated innovation, leadership, and other scholarly accomplishments that have a lasting impact on advancing clinical care, the frontiers of research in reproductive sciences, and the education of the scientific community. View the Award InformationIra And Ester Rosenwaks New Investigator Award
This award recognizes exceptional clinical/basic research contributions in reproductive sciences published within 10 years post residency/postdoc/fellowship. It requires original, independent and impactful research contributions, considering conceptual breakthroughs, impact on allied fields, and development of new methodologies. View the Award InformationKavoussi Family Outstanding Teacher Award
The Kavoussi Family Outstanding Teacher Award honors an ASRM member who is recognized as an outstanding educator in undergraduate, graduate, postgraduate, professional or patient education in the area of basic and/or clinical reproductive biology and medicine. View the Award InformationSuheil J. Muasher, MD, Distinguished Service Award
Advocacy in Action: September 2024
A summary of federal and state legislation, and highlighting advocacy and outreach efforts of our members. Read about Advocacy in ActionASRM on Increased Availability of Fertility Coverage for Federal Employees
We are pleased with the news shared by OPM today showing more carriers will be providing infertility benefits to federal employees in the coming year.
View the Press ReleaseCodes for Embryo Biopsy
When doing a preimplantation genetic test (PGT) biopsy, can you bill for each day a biopsy is performed or can you only bill once for the cycle? View the AnswerASRM Star Award
ASRM Star Awards honor members who dedicate time and service, shaping ASRM into the leading society for reproductive medicine.
View the Award InformationJohn T. Queenan, MD
John T. Queenan, MD, died at the age of 91 on September 21, 2024. He was most widely recognized as a pioneer in the treatment of Rh disease.
September: What's New from the Fertility and Sterility Family of Journals
ASRM Member Spotlight: Amber Kaplun, MS, CGC
Meet Amber Kaplun, MS, CGC, is a board-certified genetic counselor with just under a decade’s experience in reproductive genetics. View the Member SpotlightFertility and Sterility On Air - Unplugged: September 2024
Topics include: radiofrequency ablation of fibroids, testing embryos to reduce diabetes risk, preeclampsia risk with abnormal semen analysis, and more. Listen to the EpisodeASRM Today: Equity, Access, and Innovation, Episode Four: Gattaca
Explore Gattaca’s dystopian vision of genetic engineering, equity, and ethics in this insightful ASRM podcast episode, featuring film expert Dr. Joseph Watson. Listen to the EpisodeEmbryology U
A tuition-based program that will establish a precise and consistent framework for embryology competency across IVF programs nationally. Learn more about Embryology UASRM and National Voter Registration Day: Let’s Get #VoteReady!
Join ASRM in recognizing National Voter Registration Day! Verify your voter registration today to ensure a seamless voting experience this November.
View the Press ReleaseNation’s Leading Professional Group for Fertility Care Professionals Calls for Passage of Right to IVF Act
ASRM applauds Majority Leader Schumer’s decision to seek reconsideration of the Right to IVF Act.
View the Press ReleaseFertility and Sterility On Air - TOC: August 2024
Stay informed with Fertility and Sterility On Air, discussing the latest research on reproductive medicine, obesity, Turner syndrome, and cutting-edge fertility treatments. Listen to the EpisodeBilling 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 AnswerASRM Today: Equity, Access, and Innovation, Episode Three: Innovation
Explore innovation in reproductive health with ASRM Today. Discover how AI, robotics, and new technologies are transforming fertility care and improving patient outcomes. Listen to the EpisodeJournal Club Global: SREI Fellows Retreat - Fellows vs Faculty Debate: Luteal Support in Programmed FET Cycles
Fertility and Sterility Journal Club debate on progesterone administration in frozen embryo transfers, featuring faculty vs fellows discussing IM vs vaginal routes. View the VideoFertility and Sterility On Air - Live from ESHRE 2024: Part 1
Discover the impact of embryo expansion post-biopsy and freezing time standardization on live births in this episode from ESHRE 2024. Listen to the EpisodeFertility and Sterility On Air - Live from ESHRE 2024: Part 2
Explore fresh embryo transfers, progesterone elevation, and day-seven embryo utility from experts at ESHRE 2024. Cutting-edge fertility insights await! Listen to the EpisodeASRM Today: Equity, Access, and Innovation, Episode Two: Access
Today on the show, part two of our series on equity, access, and innovation, and what that means to reproductive medicine. Listen to the EpisodeFertility and Sterility On Air - ANZSREI 2024 Journal Club Global: "Should Unexplained infertility Go Straight to IVF?"
Join "Fertility and Sterility On Air" for insights from the ANXSREI conference on unexplained infertility, IVF, and expert debates. Listen now at ASRM.org. Listen to the EpisodeThe 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 OpinionTrump Calls for IVF Coverage, California Legislature Sends IVF Mandate Bill to Governor
The California General Assembly approved a bill mandating most private health insurance plans to provide coverage for In Vitro Fertilization (IVF).
View the Press ReleaseASRM Today: Equity, Access, and Innovation, Episode One: Equity
We're joined by renowned experts Dr. Paula Amato and Dr. Jennifer Kawwass to discuss their perspectives on equity and explore the barriers that currently exist. Listen to the EpisodeThe SREI and SMRU Fellows Symposia: A Look Back
On August 21 - 24, 2024, REI and Andrology Fellows convened in Park City, Utah, to gain valuable insights, learn from leaders in the field, and network with other fellows. Learn more about these symposiaASRM Member Spotlight: Anthony M. Imudia, MD
Meet Anthony N. Imudia, MD, a board certified OB/GYN and REI specialist who earned his undergraduate and medical school degree from Latina University in Panama City, Panama. View the Member SpotlightJournal Club Global from ANZSREI 2024: Debate Unexplained infertility; Straight to IVF?
ANZSREI 2024 debate: Should unexplained infertility go straight to IVF? Experts discuss pros, cons, and alternative treatments. No clear consensus reached. View the VideoGet Vot-ER Ready This National Patient Advocacy Day!
Celebrate National Patient Advocacy Day by boosting civic engagement! Order your free Vot-ER badge to help patients register to vote and promote healthy communities.
View the Press ReleaseAUA Releases Male Infertility Guideline Amendment
The AUA, in collaboration with the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM), has released the 2024 amendment to the Male Infertility Guideline.
View the Press ReleaseFertility and Sterility On Air - Unplugged: August 2024
Topics include: a review of studies of menstrual fluid, changing our language regarding progestin protocols, and nanoscale motion tracing of spermatozoa. Listen to the EpisodeJournal Club Global: Falha de implantação: realidade ou ilusão estatística?
Fertility and Sterility Global Journal Club from Brazil View the VideoBilling for the partner workup
Are most practices in REI billing male partners for their history? We also order labs and sperm count on all male partners. View the AnswerDocumentation for ultrasound coding 76830
Regarding billing code 76830: it “includes imaging of the uterus, endometrium, fallopian tubes, ovaries, and pelvic structures such as the bladder, as indicated. View the AnswerWho 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 AnswerBilling both partners for 99205 initial consultation
We discussed the ability to bill 99205 for an initial consultation on both the male and female partners if they both present for the consultation. View the AnswerOocyte cryopreservation
We code 89337 (cryopreservation of oocytes) for the entire oocyte preservation cycle, including monitoring visits. View the AnswerPerforming 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 AnswerMental health assessment for donors and intended parents
Is it appropriate to use 96156 or 96167 for mental health professional (MHP) counseling of gamete/embryo donors and gestational carriers? View the AnswerFertility and Sterility On Air - TOC: July 2024
Articles this month include: predicting ART complications, laser assisted hatching on vitrified blastocysts, predictive models of miscarriage and more.Listen to the Episode
The use of hormonal contraceptives in fertility treatments: a committee opinion (2024)
Hormonal contraception aids in the timing of ART cycles, reduce ovarian cysts at IVF cycle initiation, and optimize visualization before hysteroscopy. View the Committee OpinionEvidence-based diagnosis and treatment for uterine septum: a guideline (2024)
To provide evidence-based recommendations regarding the diagnosis and effectiveness of surgical treatment of a uterine septum. View the Committee GuidelineJournal Club Global en Espanol: Actualizacion sobre el síndrome de ovario poliquístico
Fertility & Sterility se enorgullece de traer un Journal Club Global en Español en vivo desde Cancún, Mexico View the VideoNational Infertility Awareness Week
April 20-26, 2025, is National Infertility Awareness Week (NIAW)!
View the NIAW ToolkitEvent Recap: CFAS/ASRM Business in Medicine 2024: A Leadership and Management Summit
The CFAS/ASRM Business in Medicine: A Leadership and Management Summit took place on July 19-20, 2024, at the picturesque Rimrock Resort Hotel in Banff, Alberta. Learn more about this exciting eventAlbert B. Janko, MD
Dr. Albert Béla Janko, Life member of ASRM, passed away on July 15, 2024, at the age of 90.
ASRM marks World IVF Day by doing what we do best – advocating for access to reproductive health care by calling for a House floor vote on the Right to IVF Act
ASRM observed World IVF Day, the day marking the birth of the world’s first IVF baby in 1978, by continuing its advocacy for improvements in IVF policy.
View the Press ReleaseASRM Member Spotlight: Salu Ribeiro, MS, TS(ABB), ALS/ELS(AAB), CLSp(RB)
Meet Salu Ribeiro, MS, TS(ABB), ALS/ELS(AAB), CLSp(RB), Senior Embryologist at the University of California, San Francisco. View the Member SpotlightASRM Member Spotlight: Marina Gvakharia, MD, PhD, HCLD/ELD(ABB), CLS(CA), MT(ABOR)
Dr. Gvakharia is passionate about helping young colleagues advance in the field of clinical embryology and andrology. View the Member SpotlightJournal Club Global: Oral Progestin For Ovulation Suppression During IVF
Live broadcast from the 2024 Midwest Reproductive SymposiumInternational in Chicago, IL View the Video
Fertility and Sterility On Air - Unplugged: July 2024
Biomarkers for sperm improvement post-varicocele repair, minimal stimulation side effects, GnRH antagonist for heavy menstrual bleeding with fibroids. Listen to the EpisodeOrder your FREE Vot-ER badge to encourage patients and colleagues to vote!
ASRM) is pleased to announce our partnership with Vot-ER, a grassroots organization dedicated to driving civic engagement among healthcare professionals.
View the Press ReleaseFertility Support and AI: Help or Hinderance
Discover how fertility apps impact patient care and nursing staff. Explore the balance between tech and human touch in complex fertility treatments View the ASRMed Talk VideoCultivating Your Own Leadership Potential
Develop leadership by understanding yourself, understanding others' values and communication, and being brave in handling tough conversations and challenges. View the ASRMed Talk VideoIntro to REI Ultrasound
Leslie King explains the basics of ultrasound in reproductive medicine, covering key techniques, anatomy, and abnormalities for new nurses and clinical staff. View the ASRMed Talk VideoNavigating Your Path to Success
Shana Perman shares tips for new APPs, emphasizing mentorship, learning resources, team building, and goal-setting for success in fertility practices. View the ASRMed Talk VideoHow to Prove the Concept of a Business Idea for Fertility Professionals
Learn the five key steps to turn your fertility business idea into reality: ideation, pre-delivery, product market fit, iterations, and funding. View the ASRMed Talk VideoHow to Spot Endometriosis in 10 Minutes!
Learn how to identify endometriosis in patients within 10 minutes by gathering thorough menstrual history, spotting GI symptoms, and building a support team. View the ASRMed Talk VideoIs There a Test for Fertility?
This video explains the concept of ovarian reserve and the limitations of fertility tests, emphasizing that ovarian reserve does not equal fertility. View the ASRMed Talk VideoCurrent evaluation of amenorrhea: a committee opinion (2024)
Amenorrhea is the absence or abnormal cessation of the menses. View the Educational BulletinFertility and Sterility On Air - Seminal Article: Ernest Ng and Zhi Chen
June issue Seminal Contribution: a randomized controlled trial studying the use of progestins for ovulation supression in predicted high responders. Listen to the EpisodeFertility and Sterility On Air - TOC: June 2024
Covering articles on embryo transfer, PIEZO-ICSI, pregnancy outcomes, oocyte maturity, estradiol levels, and ovarian carcinoma and more! Listen to the EpisodeASRM announces support for HOPE with Fertility Services Act
The American Society for Reproductive Medicine is proud to endorse the HOPE with Fertility Services Act (HR 8821).
View the Press Release2024 SRS-SREI Surgical Boot Camp: A Recap
The 2024 SRS-SREI Surgical Boot Camp took place at the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, OH, from May 30 to June 1, 2024. Learn more about the 2024 SRS-SREI Surgical Boot CampAdvocacy in Action: June 2024
A summary of federal and state legislation, and highlighting advocacy and outreach efforts of our members. Read about Advocacy in ActionASRM Member Spotlight: Kelly Lynch, MD
An ASRM member since 2000, Dr. Lynch has served as a Chair on the SART Electronic Communications Committee from 2018 to the present. View the Member SpotlightContinuing Medical Education Committee
This committee promotes competency and professional performance for ASRM members through credentialed education in compliance with the ACCME. Learn more about the ASRM CME CommitteeDevelopment Committee
This committee assists the ASRM Board of Directors, Executive Director, and ASRM Fund Development Director in fundraising efforts. Learn more about the ASRM Development CommitteeDiversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee
This committee promotes a culture of continued and unambiguous commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion within ASRM. Learn more about the ASRM Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion CommitteeEducation Committee
This committee develops, coordinates, implements, and promotes educational activities for learners across the field of reproductive medicine. Learn more about the ASRM Education CommitteeEthics Committee
This committee considers and develops documents regarding ethical issues that are relevant and important to reproductive health and medicine. Learn more about the ASRM Ethics CommitteeGlobal Health Committee
This committee promotes educational and advocacy opportunities for the ASRM. Learn more about the ASRM Global Health CommitteeMembership Committee
This committee supports the work of the Member Services Department by assisting in the development of membership initiatives. Learn more about the ASRM Membership CommitteeMentorship Committee
This committee supports the development of an organized network of reproductive health mentors across the career lifespan. Learn more about the ASRM Mentorship CommitteePatient Education Committee
This committee develops and facilitates education for patients and the lay public. Learn more about the ASRM Patient Education CommitteePractice Committee
This committee promotes a culture of evidence-based practice within ASRM and the medical community by developing clinical practice guidelines. Learn more about the ASRM Practice CommitteeTechnology Committee
This committee assesses the potential effectiveness and feasibility of new technologies to improve the ability of the Society to accomplish its mission. Learn more about the ASRM Technology CommitteeCoding Committee
This committee develops resources for reproductive medicine and coding professionals to aid with reimbursement and correct coding of procedures. Learn more about the ASRM Coding CommitteeResearch Integrity Committee
This committee evaluates and reaches decisions regarding allegations related to the integrity of the scientific record. Learn more about the ASRM Research Integrity CommitteeASRM Member Spotlight: Sarah C. Vij, MD
An ASRM member for 8 years, Dr. Vij currently serves as program director for Cleveland Clinic’s Male Infertility and Andrology Fellowship. View the Member SpotlightASRM Responds to Senate Vote on IVF Bill
ASRM is disappointed that a filibuster prevented the passage of the Right to IVF Act.
View the Press ReleaseASRM Responds to Supreme Court Ruling on Mifepristone
We are thrilled that a unanimous Supreme Court has rejected the ideologically driven lower court decisions on access to mifepristone
View the Press ReleaseASRM Calls for Passage of Family Building Bill
It would increase access to IVF treatments for all Americans, including active-duty service members, veterans, and federal employees.
View the Press ReleaseFertility 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 EpisodeASRM Member Spotlight: Nannan Thirumavalavan, MD
An ASRM member since 2017, Dr. Nannan Thirumavalavan is a fellowship-trained and board certified urologist in Cleveland, Ohio. View the Member SpotlightSongqing Li, PhD
ASRM mourns the death of Dr. Songqing Li, who passed away on May 22, 2024.
Inclusive language and environment to welcome lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, intersex, and asexual+ patients (2024)
Creating an inclusive clinical environment to serve lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, intersex, and asexual+ patients is vital. View the Commitee OpinionFamily members as gamete donors or gestational carriers: an Ethics Committee opinion (2024)
The use of adult intrafamilial gamete donors and gestational surrogates is ethically acceptable when all participants are fully informed and counseled. View the Committee DocumentASRM Member Spotlight: Julia Conant, PsyD
Dr. Julia Conant joined ASRM to access the Mental Health Professional Group and the consultation, training and support offered. View the Member SpotlightASRM Member Spotlight: Elizabeth L. Lee, BSc, RN
Elizabeth Lee sees ASRM as the guiding light of high-quality clinical fertility practice as well as a consistent voice advocating for reproductive rights. View the Member SpotlightASRM Member Spotlight: Kathryn J. Go, PhD, HCLD (ABB)
Dr. Kathryn Go finds ASRM’s role is to provide a community for professionals, clinical and allied, in the field of reproductive medicine. View the Member SpotlightJournal Club Global: Recent clinical trials in Fertility and Sterility from the Asia Pacific region
Join ASPIRE 2024 for a Journal Club Global on PGT-A and IVF. Learn from top experts discussing recent clinical trial data and pregnancy outcomes View the VideoSemen 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 AnswerBilling 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 AnswerHyCoSy and CPT 74740
When Office HSG/HyCoSy is performed but no x-ray/fluoroscopic imaging is performed, only ultrasound is done, is it appropriate to bill CPT code 74740? View the AnswerTESE test thaws
We perform test thaws to determine if frozen TESE specimens from other clinics are suitable for our procedures. View the AnswerDiagnosis code for donation
What is the diagnosis code for an embryo donation versus egg donation? View the AnswerSperm wash/IUI
Is CPT code 89260 is correct to use for our sperm wash/IUI procedure? View the AnswerMandated 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 AnswerCoding 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 AnswerReimplantation of cryopreserved ovarian tissue
What is the correct code for laparoscopic reimplantation of ovarian tissue? View the AnswerFertility drugs and cancer: a guideline (2024)
Methodological limitations in studying the association between the use of fertility drugs and cancer include the inherent increased risk of cancer in women who never conceive, the increased risk of cancer because of factors (endometriosis and unopposed estrogen) associated with infertility, the low incidence of most of these cancers, and that the diagnosis of cancer is typically several years after fertility drug use. View the Committee GuidelineFinancial ‘‘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 DocumentSubclinical hypothyroidism in the infertile female population: a guideline (2024)
This guideline reviews the risks and benefits of treating subclinical hypothyroidism in female patients with a history of infertility and miscarriage. View the Committee GuidelineMeet Alison Bartolucci, PhD
An ASRM member for 12 years, Alison Bartolucci, PhD has served on the SART Executive Council and as the SRBT representative. Learn more about Dr. Alison BartolucciASRM Member Spotlight: Winifred Mak, MD, PhD
An ASRM member for over 13 years, Dr. Mak has a unique perspective on health care, as she has trained as an Ob Gyn resident in both the UK and USA. Learn more about Dr. Winifred MakJournal Club Global en Español: Avances recientes en el tratamiento del síndrome de ovario poliquístico e Infertilidad
Un panel de expertos discutirá dos artículos recientes de Fertility and Sterility que estudian la infertilidad y el síndrome de ovario poliquístico. View the VideoJournal 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 VideoPlanned 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 OpinionTobacco 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 OpinionASRM Relevant Financial Relationship Policy
ASRM designs educational activities to enhance physician and healthcare provider knowledge, competence, and professional performance. View the PolicyJournal Club Global: The future of REI Fellowship training: debating opportunities and threats
This exciting collaboration discusses the controversy and future directions for the field of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility medicine. View the VideoASRM Member Spotlight: Sarah Holley, PhD
Meet Sarah Holley, PhD, Health Sciences Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at UCSF and Professor of Psychology at SFSU. Learn more about Dr. Sarah HolleyJan Friberg, MD, PhD
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Dr. Jan Friberg, MD, PhD.
View the RemembranceJournal Club Global: Infertility and Subclinical Hypothyroidism
The impact of treating SCH on fertility, obstetric outcomes, and offspring neurocognitive development is debated in the literature. View the VideoASRM Member Spotlight: Zaraq Khan, MBBS, MCR, FACOG
Meet Zaraq Khan, MBBS, MCR, FACOG, a double board certified OBGYN and Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility specialist. Learn more about Dr. Zaraq KhanFollow us!
Stay in the know while on the go!Romaine B. Bayless, MD
Romaine Belle Bayless, MD, age 78, of Woodbury, MN, passed away following a courageous 4-year battle with pancreatic cancer.
View the RemembranceEthical obligations in fertility treatment when intimate partners withhold information from each other: an Ethics Committee opinion (2024)
Clinicians should encourage disclosure between intimate partners but should maintain confidentiality where there is no harm to the partner and/or offspring. View the Committee OpinionEthical considerations for telemedical delivery of fertility care: an Ethics Committee opinion (2024)
Telemedicine has the potential to increase access to and decrease the cost of care. View the Committee OpinionCommittees
ASRM Committee members are the leading voices of reproductive medicine in advocacy, practice guidance, ethics, technology, education, certification, and coding View more about ASRM CommitteesAlabama Supreme Court Rules Frozen Embryos are “Unborn Children” and admonishes IVF’s “Wild West” treatment
Legally Speaking™ on presenting facts and reflecting on the impact and potential implications of legal developments in ART. View the ColumnWest Virginia
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Maine laws that may have a potential impact on IVF/Reproductive medicine. View the SummaryMaryland
Maryland laws that may have a potential impact on IVF/Reproductive medicine. View the SummaryNevada
Nevada laws that may have a potential impact on IVF/Reproductive medicine View the SummaryGeorgia
Georgia laws that may have a potential impact on IVF/Reproductive medicine View the SummaryFebruary 19, 2024 Updates
Two of the studies cited by Texas Judge in his ruling suspending federal approval of abortion pill mifepristone were retracted on February 5, 2024.
View the February 19, 2024 UpdateJournal Club Global: Actualidad En Tratamientos De Fertilidad Para Pacientes Con Endometriosis
Live in Spanish from the 2024 Peruvian Fertility Society Meeting - Lima, Peru View the VideoJournal Club Global - Recurrent implantation failure: Reality or statistical mirage?
This exciting new collaboration brings authors and experts to discuss the controversy and future directions for recurrent implantation failure. View the VideoPrevention of moderate and severe ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome: a guideline (2023)
Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome is a serious complication associated with assisted reproductive technology. View the guidelineCurrent recommendations for vaccines for patients planning pregnancy: a committee opinion (2024)
Encounters for infertility care are opportunities to assess and update immunization status. View the Committee Opinion2023 Annual Report
Welcome to the ASRM 2023 Annual Report! View the 2023 ASRM Annual ReportASRM Member Spotlight: Michael Simoni, MD, FACOG
Introducing our member spotlight: a new feature that highlights select members making an impact within ASRM.
Learn More About Dr. Michael SimoniRobert N. Taylor, MD, PhD
ASRM mourns the recent death of long-time member Dr. Robert Neal Taylor of Buffalo, NY
View the RemembranceWilliam D. Schlaff, MD
Renowned leader and mentor in reproductive medicine, Dr. William Schlaff will be missed.
View the RemembranceGuidance for coding limited or follow-up ultrasounds used during an IVF Cycle
I am a coder for a Reproductive Endocrinologist's office and am looking for some guidelines on limited or follow-up ultrasounds used during an IVF Cycle. View the AnswerSubmitting female codes under a male patient in a donor cycle
We got a rejection from the clearinghouse for using a female diagnosis under a male patient. View the AnswerBilling donor services to IP’s insurance
When an intended parent has donor coverage under their insurance, how do we bill the donor services to their insurance? View the AnswerCoding PGT requisitions to the PGT lab
Do you have any recommended codes to use for PGT requisitions to the PGT lab? View the AnswerBilling for cryopreservation procedures on different days
I understand that if cryopreservation of oocytes is performed on two separate dates of service, each date of service was billable. View the AnswerShipping of frozen embryos
I have some infertility coverage, under which my insurance said they will cover frozen embryo shipping/transport from one facility to another. View the AnswerCoding of identification of sperm in aspirate
During vasovasostomy/vasoepididyostomy procedures, our surgeons perform intra-op sperm identification from aspirate View the AnswerMeasurements to report with ultrasound codes
Are there clear guidelines as to what measurements are required in order to bill for each type of ultrasound? VIew the AnswerCoding for fluid aspiration during HSG
For physician-performed sonoHSG (58340& 76831) and uterine aspiration due to fluid, can an additional code for the aspiration be billed? View the AnswerExclusion of IVF services due to Z31.83
My wife and I have been seeking IVF treatment and this year coverage was added to my benefits for infertility treatment (up to $25,000). View the AnswerReimbursement for 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 AnswerCoding 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 AnswerBilling 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 AnswerBilling 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 AnswerCoding for aspiration of hydrosalpinx and endometrioma
Surgery was performed under anesthesia for Aspiration of right hydrosalpinx fluid and right endometrioma. Which CPT code would be best to use? View the AnswerEstradiol Free versus Total
Should patients with fertility issues be billing Estradiol Free (82681) instead of Estradiol Total (82670)? View the AnswerSurgical Options for Fertility Care
Dr. Zaraq Khan discusses his journey and passion for reproductive surgery, addressing complex fertility challenges and advocating for better surgical training and research. View the ASRMed Talk VideoImproving the Patient Experience - Social Media
Transform patient trust and understanding by sharing credible health info on social media. Learn why it matters to reach patients online and build familiarity. View the ASRMed Talk VideoGenetics: Is Expanded Carrier Screening the Standard of Care?
Hannah Green, a genetic counselor at NYU, discusses the benefits and limitations of expanded carrier screening, highlighting its impact on clinical practice and patient care. View the ASRMed Talk VideoIVF 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 VideoImproving the Patient Experience - Retention
Explore how brand differentiation enhances patient and staff retention in fertility practices by establishing a clear position, values, and cohesive patient journey. View the ASRMed Talk VideoImproving the Patient Experience - Electronic Communication
Caitlin Hebert discusses patient-friendly electronic communication, stressing clarity, proactivity, and human connection for impactful healthcare interactions. View the ASRMed Talk VideoImproving the Patient Experience - Male
Male factor evaluation is essential in diagnosing infertility causes, enhancing ART outcomes, and improving patient confidence. Learn why this assessment matters.. View the ASRMed Talk VideoCan SART Improve the LBR/transfer
Timothy Hickman discusses SART’s progress in IVF, including improvements in live birth rates and the shift to single embryo transfers for safer, high-quality outcomes. View the ASRMed Talk VideoGenetics - Extra Testing, Passthrough or Money Maker?
Danielle Soltesz of RMA New York discusses the complex economics and ethical considerations of genetic testing in reproductive medicine, exploring costs, patient care, and sustainability. View the ASRMed Talk VideoDefinition of infertility: a committee opinion (2023)
‘‘Infertility’’ is a disease, condition, or status characterized by several factors. View the Committee OpinionInteractive MAC Tool
Explore the diagnosis of a 15-year-old with right-sided pain using the ASRM Mac Tool to assess uterine anomalies, including uterus didelphys with obstructed hemivagina. View the ASRMed Talk VideoJournal Club Global - Evidence based guidelines for PCOS
This virtual event discusses the international guidelines for the assessment and management of PCOS, conducted by the International PCOS Network. View the VideoJournal Club Global - Recurrent implantation failure: Reality or statistical mirage?
This exciting new collaboration brings authors and experts to discuss the controversy and future directions for recurrent implantation failure. View the VideoModernizing Clinic Options for Directed Gamete and Embryo Donation
Explore the evolution of gamete insemination laws, ethics, and rights for donor-conceived individuals from 1884 to present-day privacy shifts. View the ASRMed Talk VideoClinical 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 OpinionDiagnostic 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 OpinionA Few Good Sperm: The Critical Role of the Male Reproductive Urologist
REI consults involve thorough female evaluations with recommended male infertility assessment, including semen analysis per ASRM guidelines and urology referrals. View the ASRMed Talk VideoJournal Club Global - The Association of Ovarian Reserve and Embryo Aneuploidy
Recent research suggests that the Antimullerian hormone (AMH) may not reliably predict embryo health in both infertility and non-infertility cases. View the VideoHow to EDGE
Explore the ASRM EDGE tool for embryo grading. Learn grading steps, view dashboards, and assign blastocyst grades using the SART and Gardner scales in ASRM Academy. View the ASRMed Talk VideoFrozen Embryo Destruction and Potential Travel Restrictions for Surrogacy Arrangements
Legally Speaking™ focuses on the impact and the potential implications of legal developments on the assisted reproductive technologies. View the ColumnRecommendations for reducing the risk of viral transmission during fertility treatment with the use of autologous gametes: a committee opinion (2023)
Sexually transmitted infections are of major concern to reproductive specialists. View the Committee OpinionMisconduct in third-party assisted reproductive technology by participants and nonmedical professionals or entities: an Ethics Committee opinion (2023)
In some instances, it is permissible for the physician to disclose information to the affected party or to decline to provide or continue to provide care. View the Committee OpinionRecommendations from the 2023 International Evidence-based Guideline for the Assessment and Management of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (2023)
What is the recommended assessment and management of those with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). View the RecommendationJournal Club Global - Actualización en la suplementación con progesterona en fase lútea para transferencias de embriones congelados
Efectividad del rescate de progesterona en mujeres que presentan niveles bajos de progesterona circulante alrededor del día de la transferencia de embriones View the VideoIVF 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 AnswerCycle coordination fees and 99499, S4042
I reviewed cycle coordination fees, but see that there is no specific code for cycle management. View the AnswerReimbursement 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 AnswerCoding 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 AnswerSupervising 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 AnswerBilling 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 AnswerEndometrioma
Surgery was performed under anesthesia for Aspiration of right hyrosalpinx fluid and right endometrioma. View the AnswerTotal versus Free estradiol
Should patients with fertility issues be billing Estradiol Free (82681) instead of Estradiol Total (82670)? View the AnswerThe International Glossary on Infertility and Fertility Care, 2017†‡§ (2017)
Terms and definitions currently used infertility care, infertility and medically assisted reproduction (MAR) can have different meanings that are dependent upon the setting, their usage in research or clinical interventions, or among diverse populations.View the Committee Joint Guideline
Endometriosis and infertility: a committee opinion (2012)
Women with endometriosis typically present with pelvic pain, infertility, or an adnexal mass, and may require surgery. View the Committee OpinionJournal 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 VideoAugust 17, 2023 Updates
On Wednesday, August 16, a federal appeals court said the FDA overstepped its authority when it made the drug more accessible and ruled to limit access to the abortion pill. The ruling from a three-judge panel of the New Orleans-based 5th US Circuit Court of Appeals is not expected to immediately affect access to mifepristone. For now, an earlier US Supreme Court decision pausing any changes to the status quo stands, with an appeal of the federal court’s ruling to the highest court expected in short order.
View the August 17, 2023 Update2023 Advocacy Activities Report
View the letters, amicus briefs, and sign-ons that ASRM has submitted to protect reproductive care. View the activitiesJournal Club Global: Absolute uterine infertility a Cornelian dilemma: uterine transplantation or surrogacy?
Absolute uterine infertility presents as a Cornelian dilemma for patients and providers. View the VideoJournal Club Global: Transferencia de embriones frescos versus congelados: ¿Cuál es la mejor opción
Los resultados de nuevas técnicas de investigación clínica que utilizan información de bancos nacionales de vigilancia médica. View the VideoJournal 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 VideoJune 2023 ASRM Policy Briefing
Find out what the Office of Public Affairs has been doing to influence access to care and reproductive medicine legislation. View the videoDefining embryo donation: an Ethics Committee opinion (2023)
Comparison of pregnancy rates for poor responders using IVF with mild ovarian stimulation versus conventional IVF: a guideline (2018)
Mild-stimulation protocols with in vitro fertilization (IVF) generally aim to use less medication than conventional IVF. View the GuidelineInformed consent in assisted reproduction: an Ethics Committee opinion (2023)
Informed consent is a process in which the patient is supported in developing an understanding of medical options. View the Ethics Committee OpinionMay 25, 2023 Updates
On May 17, a three-person panel of judges in the New Orleans-based Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals held oral arguments regarding a Texas judge’s April decision to take mifepristone, a medication used in more than half of U.S. abortions, off the shelves by its longstanding FDA approval. The court entertained arguments from attorneys representing the group that sued to remove mifepristone from market (The Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine) and attorneys for both the Department of Justice and the makers of the drug’s generic version, challenging the decision. View the May 25, 2023 UpdateLatest Updates: State And Federal Abortion Policies Impacting Reproductive Medicine
Litigation concerning Mifepristone and other healthcare issues has emerged since the writing of the March 2023 Report, "Changes Ahead: Abortion Policy Proposals Affecting Reproductive Medicine." Additionally, several US states have enacted legislation to curtail or protect reproductive rights. ASRM has compiled these updates to keep members apprised of current legislation and litigation challenges. View the updatesVitamin 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 AnswerZ 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 AnswerCoding of transabdominal vs. transvaginal ultrasound
I recently was informed that CPT 76857 can be used for a transvaginal ultrasound when done for a follicle check by a fertility practice. View the AnswerIVF cycle management and facility fees, an overview
How should IVF Cycle Management be coded? View the AnswerElective fertility preservation is ART
From an insurance standpoint, is fertility preservation is considered an assisted reproductive technology or would it be branched under other? View the AnswerQ9967 for HSG
When is it appropriate to bill Q9967 for an HSG? View the AnswerBilling egg donor’s retrieval to recipient’s insurance
How you would bill an egg donor’s retrieval to a patient’s insurance? View the AnswerDoes the number of eggs being frozen matter?
There is currently only one CPT code for the cryopreservation of mature oocytes and embryos. View the AnswerNurse practitioners and hysteroscopy
Do you know if nurse practitioners are allowed to perform and bill diagnostic hysteroscopy? View the AnswerLimited 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 AnswerCPT 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 AnswerEligibility to bill for facility fee
We are planning to open a new fertility clinic and I was wondering about the eligibility to bill insurance companies for “facility fee” for egg retrievals. View the AnswerUltrasound for Ovarian Cyst
When a patient has a cyst from a previous Clomid or gonadotropin cycle, is it appropriate to bill the insurance company for the ultrasound with a N83.x? View the AnswerUltrasound Images
During ultrasound for follicle checks, does an image need to be saved to a chart? View the AnswerUnlisted Fertility Treatment CPT Code
Can you please refer me to an unlisted management CPT code for fertility treatment? View the AnswerUS Embryo Transfer
At the meeting, we learned about the CPT code 76705-Ultasound guidance for embryo transfer, can this code be billed with CPT code 76942? View the AnswerUS Embryo Transfer in Surgery Center
Can we use code 76998 for the ultrasound guidance as this patient is being seen in the Surgery Center? View the AnswerUS Embryo Transfer-Transmyometrial
How would you code for an ultrasound- guided transvaginal-transmyometrial test transfer of embryo catheter? View the AnswerUterine Aspiration of Pregnancy of Unknown Location
What CPT code would be most appropriate for a manual uterine aspiration for a pregnancy of unknown location? View the AnswerUterine Sounding
Is there any specific CPT code(s) for uterine sounding? (Referring to cannulating the cervix and “sounding” or measuring the uterine height) View the AnswerJournal 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 VideoTesting With No History of Infertility
What diagnosis codes should providers submit to insurance carriers while trying to evaluate fertility issues? View the AnswerTompkins Metroplasty
Is there a code for Tompkins Metroplasty? View the AnswerTransgender Care
I have a question about a patient who is a transgender male to female. View the AnswerTransvaginal Cyst Aspiration
If a cyst aspiration is completed in office, what codes could be used for this service in a clinic setting? View the AnswerTrial Transfer
Can you advise the proper coding process for a trial transfer? View the AnswerTwin Pregnancy Ultrasound
When a patient becomes pregnant with twins following an IUI or IVF cycle, we have been billing CPT 76817 for the early monitoring ultrasound on the first sac. View the AnswerSemen Analysis For Assessment of Fertility
What is the appropriate diagnostic code to use for a semen analysis for the assessment of infertility? View the AnswerSemen Analysis of Pellet
What is the CPT code for a semen pellet analysis? View the AnswerSemen Freezing
We have a couple who are doing an IUI cycle. View the AnswerSemen Leukocyte Assay
What CPT code is applicable for a Semen Leukocyte Analysis or a Reflex Leukocyte Assay?View the Answer
Semen Morphology Without Analysis
What is the appropriate code for Strict Criteria Morphology alone (without semen analysis)? View the AnswerSHG/HSG
If the answer is “if you perform the injection of contrast for an HSG at a radiology facility, you can report 58340: introduction of saline or contrast.” View the AnswerSperm DNA Fragmentation
Is there a CPT code for HALO DNA Fragmentation for sperm? View the AnswerSperm 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 AnswerSperm 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 AnswerSperm 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 AnswerSperm Preparation IUI and IVF
What semen analysis codes apply to sperm preparation for IUI or IVF? View the AnswerSperm Viability Assay
Is there a separate CPT code for sperm viability? View the AnswerSame Day Consult and Procedure
I saw a patient for consultation who had irregular uterine bleeding. View the AnswerSelf-referred New Patient
A patient self-refers to our physician for an initial new patient consultation instead of referred by another physician, how do we code for the consult? View the AnswerSemen Analysis and Interpretation
My IVF lab does a full semen analysis with strict morphology. View the AnswerSemen Analysis Code Types
Can you explain the differences between the semen analysis codes? View the AnswerSemen 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 AnswerSperm Wash
Does the sperm wash code cover the semen analysis and morphology, or can we bill separately under the male for these services? View the AnswerSperm Wash No Male Factor
What would be the best code to use for a sperm wash when it is not a male factor issue? View the AnswerSurgery Coding
I took the ASRM coding course, and in that course, coding for bilateral neosalpingostomies was coded using only a dx of N70.11 (hydrosalpinx). View the AnswerTelephone Consult
Does a physician need to speak directly to a patient to code for a telephone consult (99371-99373) or can a staff member relay physician notes to patients? View the AnswerPatient 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 AnswerPost Vasectomy Infertility
If a husband has had a vasectomy, does the sterilization code apply to the wife's visits? View the AnswerPregnancy Of Uncertain Viability Ultrasound
My staff is telling me that I am getting reimbursed for the first sonogram and OB visit (using ICD 10 code for pregnancy of uncertain viability – O36.80X0. View the AnswerPregnancy Of Unknown Location
What is the most appropriate ICD-10 code for pregnancy of unknown location (not an ectopic pregnancy)? View the AnswerPregnancy Test
What is the best code to use for a pregnancy test (beta HCG) after treatment for infertility by IUI with or without clomiphene or injectable gonadotropins? View the AnswerPregnancy 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 AnswerPrewashed Sperm
I have a question regarding prewashed sperm and billing for this service. View the AnswerPsychological Evaluation
Many REs require patients (and their spouses/partners) who are considering using donor gametes to see an infertility counselor first. View the AnswerRecurrent Pregnancy Loss
Our reproductive endocrinologist sees patients for recurrent miscarriages. View the AnswerReproductive Tissue Storage
What are the CPT codes for the Storage of Reproductive Cells/Tissues? View the AnswerResection Adenomyoma
I have a patient with an adenomyoma of the uterine wall that requires surgical excision and uterine repair. View the AnswerResults Review
What CPT code is most appropriate to submit for Physician Time to review CCS/PGS/PGD results? View the AnswerRetrograde Semen Analysis
What CPT code would you suggest for retrograde semen analysis? View the AnswerRobotically Assisted Tubal Anastomosis
What is the correct CPT code for laparoscopic tubal anastomosis with robotic assistance? View the AnswerIVF 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 AnswerIVF Lab vs Physician Practice Billing
We are planning to open an IVF lab that is not contracted with insurance companies. View the AnswerLab Case Rates
What ICD-10 codes apply to case rates? View the AnswerLab RVUs
Is there a list of RVUs for embryology and andrology laboratory procedures, and if so, where can it be found? View the AnswerLimited Monitoring Ultrasound
What is the appropriate code to use for a limited follow-up follicular transvaginal ultrasound? View the AnswerLimited Transvaginal Ultrasound
One of our clients received information that a repeat limited transvaginal ultrasound should be billed with a limited pelvic ultrasound code (76857). View the AnswerICD-10 Code For Intrauterine Insemination (IUI) For Same-Sex Couple
Which ICD-10 code you recommend for IUI same gender couples? View the AnswerICSI and Embryo Biopsy
How to bill for ICSI or embryo biopsies that occur in different days? View the AnswerInfertility Consult
Does ASRM have any examples of evaluation and management documentation for patients being seen for an initial infertility evaluation? View the AnswerInfertility Consult by Nurse
What code is used for a nurse practitioner seeing a fertility patient for the first time? View the AnswerInitial Visit for Infertility With No Mandated Coverage
What code would be appropriate for an initial visit for infertility? View the AnswerIntralipids Infusion
Do you have any information on how to code for intralipid infusions? Our NP has indicated on the billing slip 36410, 96367, J7050. View the AnswerIn Vitro Maturation
Have CPT codes been established for maturation in vitro? View the AnswerIUI
We are seeing conflicting information about the correct ICD-10 diagnosis code for the CPT 58322, Artificial l Insemination, Intra-uterine. View the AnswerIUI 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 AnswerIUI Performed By Nurses
In our office, nurses perform the IUI and credit the ordering physician. Are there any legal concerns with malpractice and can we bill an insurance company? View the AnswerIUI Performed By Nurses With E/M
At our center, the intrauterine inseminations are performed by our nurses. View the AnswerIUI Same Gender
When managing an IUI or IVF cycle for a female same sex couple or a patient that has no exposure to sperm, what ICD 10 diagnosis should be used? View the AnswerIUI Sex Preselection
What is the proper ICD-10 code to use for a patient undergoing artificial insemination purely for sex preselection?View the Answer
IUI With E/M
Does the code for intrauterine insemination (IUI) (58322) include the office visit (E/M) for that day, or is that only for the actual procedure? View the AnswerIV 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 AnswerIVF Billing Forms
I am seeking information on IVF insurance billing guidelines. View the AnswerIVF 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 AnswerIVF 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 AnswerIVF Case Rates
What ICD-10 codes apply to case rates? View the AnswerMale Consult
My group was wondering if and how to code for a male partner consultation. View the AnswerMedication Administration
Is CPT code 96402 applicable to a Depo-Lupron or Zoladex injection by nurse at REI practice, even if there is no diagnosis of cancer? View the AnswerMedication Teaching and/or Administration
I see in the coding corner it is recommended that CPT code 99211 be used for education and teaching for injectable medications. View the AnswerMonitoring E&M
Our group would like to know if others are billing an evaluation and management code for ultrasound and blood draw visits? View the AnswerMonitoring FET
What is the correct diagnosis code to use on the follicle ultrasound (76857) for a patient who is undergoing frozen embryo transfer (FET)? View the AnswerMonitoring Ovulation Induction By Nurses
We are considering the use of CPT code 99211 for encounters during cycle management as part of ovulation induction. View the AnswerMultiple Laparoscopic Procedures
Is it appropriate to bill for medically indicated, multiple procedures when performing laparoscopies? View the AnswerNew vs Established Patient
How soon can you bill as a new infertility patient? View the AnswerNon-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 AnswerOffice Hysteroscopy
How do you code for an office hysteroscopy? View the AnswerOffice Hysteroscopy Billing
Do you all have a resource that details what all can be billed, or what all is bundled with the 58558 procedure when done in office? View the AnswerOffice Testicular Aspiration
We are inquiring about a coding question for testicular aspirations. View the AnswerOocyte Aspiration
Should one bill oocyte aspiration as a bilateral procedure? View the AnswerOocyte Denudation
Is there is a separate code for denudation of oocytes? View the AnswerOocyte Preservation Consult
Our center performs oocyte preservation procedures for women looking to preserve their fertility. View the AnswerOvarian Drilling
Is there a CPT Code for "Ovarian Drilling"? View the AnswerOvariopexy
Is there a CPT code for Ovariopexy procedure only, via mini-laparotomy? View the AnswerOvulation Induction Monitoring for IUI
We would like to clarify the correct ICD 10 diagnosis code for monitoring of an IUI cycle. View the AnswerOvulation Induction Monitoring With PCOS
We have a patient insisting that we code the ultrasound follicle monitoring with the PCOS diagnosis. View the AnswerEmbryo Biopsy
Have any new codes been introduced for the lab portion of PGT? View the AnswerEmbryo Biopsy Embryologist Travel Costs
Can we bill insurance for the biopsy procedure? Can we bill for travel expenses? View the AnswerEmbryo Biopsy PGS Testing
What codes are appropriate for PGS testing? View the AnswerEmbryo Co-culture
Can codes 89250 and 89251 be billed on different days of the same cycle? View the AnswerEmbryo Culture Denied As Experimental
We have received denials from insurance payers when billing CPT code 89251. View the AnswerEmbryo Culture Less Than And More Than Four Days
When coding 89250 culture of oocytes/embryo <4 days, should that code be submitted to the insurance company for each of the days? View the AnswerEmbryo Freezing/Thawing
Our question refers to the CPT code 89258 “Cryopreservation; Embryo(s)” and 89352 “Thawing of Cryopreserved; Embryo”. View the AnswerEmbryo Storage Fees For Multiple Cycles
We bill embryo storage 89342 for a year's storage. View the AnswerEmbryo Thawing/Warming
Is it allowable to bill 89250 for the culture of embryos after thaw for a frozen embryo transfer (FET) cycle? View the AnswerEndometrial Biopsy/Scratch
What CPT code should be used for a “scratch test”? View the AnswerEndometrial Receptivity Analysis
Our physicians are going to start doing an Endometrial Receptivity Analysis. Do you know the appropriate CPT code that should be used?View the Answer
Endometriosis and Infertility
For treatment like IVF would we bill with N97.x first or an endometriosis diagnosis? View the AnswerExcision Ovarian Endometrioma
What code is used for a laparoscopic excision of endometriosis and an ovarian excision of endometrioma with bilateral ureterolysis is performed. View the AnswerFertility Preservation Consult
What code are we supposed to use for counseling regarding fertility preservation for an individual with cancer... View the AnswerFlat Fee For Outside Monitoring
Can our office charge outside monitoring patients a flat fee to be seen? View the AnswerFollicle 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 AnswerFrozen Embryo Transport
What is the code for the cost of frozen embryo transport? View the AnswerGamete Thawing/Warming
Can patients be charged for each vial/straw of reproductive gametes or tissues thawed? View the AnswerGeneral E&M Consult
Recently we have received a “re-code” on a new patient (we billed a 99203 and the insurance re-coded it to a 99213). View the AnswerGenetic Counseling
Does ASRM have any guidance for how to bill for genetic counseling services provided by a genetic counselor?View the Answer
Gestational Carrier
I would like to confirm ASRM’s opinion on the best code to use for a gestational carrier cycle. View the AnswerGlobal 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 AnswerHSG Denied As Bundled Or Incidental
We are using and was recommended by the rep: 58340, 77002, Q9967, 74740, 99213-25 77002 commonly is being denied as bundled or incidental. View the AnswerHSG Using Fertility Testing Code
With the new ICD 10 coding it appears that using a code of "fertility testing" rather than infertility is more likely to be covered for HSG procedures. View the AnswerHysterosalpingo Contrast Sonography
What is the appropriate code for HyCoSy? View the AnswerHysteroscopic Tubal Cannulation Under Laparoscopic Guidance
How can one code for hysteroscopic transcervical fallopian tube cannulation under laparoscopic guidance? View the AnswerHysteroscopy Polyp Suspected
What ICD-10 code do you use if a diagnostic hysteroscopy is performed for the preoperative diagnosis of uterine polyp? View the AnswerHysteroscopy Recurrent Implantation Failure
What is the appropriate ICD-10 code for recurrent implantation failure? View the AnswerHysteroscopy Resection of Retained Products of Conception
What CPT is appropriate for a Hysteroscopy Resection of Retained Products of Conception? View the AnswerD&C Under Ultrasound Guidance
What are the CPT codes and ICD-10 codes for coding a surgical case for a patient with history of Stage B adenocarcinoma of the cervix ... View the AnswerDenudation of Oocytes
Is there is a separate code for denudation of oocytes? And if denuding oocytes is bundled into another code for either IVF or ICSI, please explain. View the AnswerDiagnosis 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 AnswerDiagnosis Code For Same-Sex Egg Donation
We have a same-sex male couple with insurance coverage for IVF. View the AnswerDiagnosis of Infertility for IVF Procedure
How important is it to have accurate documentation of the type of infertility diagnosis for IVF procedures? View the AnswerDiagnostic Hysteroscopy
If the doctors do a hysteroscope #58555 in the office with a Endosee Scope, can I still use the same code even though it is in the office? View the AnswerDiagnostic 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 AnswerDonor Egg Infectious Disease Lab Screening
The issue we are experiencing is outside labs billing with Z11.3 are getting denials stating improper ICD-10 for the services billed. View the AnswerDonor Egg Lot Acquisition
What is the code for egg lot acquisition? View the AnswerDonor Eggs-Physical Exam
Is there a specific CPT code used for Donor Physical Exams or would a practice just bill using the appropriate E&M Code? View the AnswerDonor 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 AnswerDonor 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 AnswerDonor Screening
Is there a specific CPT code used for Donor Physical Exams or would a practice just bill using the appropriate E&M Code? View the AnswerDonor 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 AnswerEgg 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 AnswerEgg 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 AnswerElective Single Embryo Transfer
Has any progress been made in creating/obtaining a specific CPT code for an elective single embryo transfer (eSET)? View the AnswerCoding for Ovarian Drilling
Can you provide some information related to ovarian drilling that would assist non-physician administration (coders, billers)? View the AnswerCoding 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 AnswerCoding For Placement Of A Cervical Stitch
Physicians at our practice are placing a stitch and dilating the cervix after egg retrievals for those patients that have cervical stenosis. View the AnswerCryopreservation/Vitrification Oocytes/Embryos
What are the correct codes for cryopreservation/Vitrification Oocytes/Embryos? View the AnswerCryopreservation/Vitrification Sperm/Testicular Tissues
What are the correct codes for the Cryopreservation/Vitrification of Sperm or testicular tissues? View the AnswerC-Section Ectopic Pregnancy
I’m writing for advice for CPT advice for managing cesarean scar ectopic pregnancy without concurrent intrauterine pregnancy (ICD-10 O00.80). View the AnswerCycle Monitoring Fertility Preservation
If the patient is undergoing ultrasound tracking visits for fertility preservation, what I ICD-10 code do you use for the monitoring? View the AnswerAssisted Hatching Billed With Embryo Biopsy
Do you know if both assisted hatching (89253) and embryo biopsy for PGS/PGD/CCS (89290/89291) can be billed during the same cycle? View the AnswerAssisted Zona Hatching
Can assisted hatching and embryo biopsy for PGT-A; PGT-M or PGT-SR be billed during the same cycle? View the AnswerBilling at an Outside Clinic for Lab Services
One of my physicians uses an outside facility to perform the retrievals and transfers. View the AnswerBilling For Cryopreservation Of Embryos Under The Male Partner
Can 89258 be billed under the male partner of a female patient? View the AnswerBilling 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 AnswerBlood Draws
If a patient comes in only for a blood draw (venipuncture) and is seen only by the lab technician (not an MD, PA, or NP), may we bill for a (minimal) office visit? View the AnswerBlood Tests
Patients are requesting to have lab work drawn from the female patient moved to the males account due to the female fertility coverage being maxed out. View the AnswerBoard 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 AnswerClaim Form for Donor Egg Retrieval
What bill form is used of IVF donor egg retrieval? View the AnswerCoding 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 AnswerCoding 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 AnswerCoding 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 AnswerIndications 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 OpinionMay 2, 2023 Updates
On April 21, The Supreme Court issued a stay (or pause) on a Texas judge’s decision to revoke FDA approval of mifepristone, effectively removing it from the market. Since the passage of the Pure Food and Drug Act of 1906, the FDA has made decisions on the safety and efficacy of the product. View the May 2, 2023 UpdateVirginia
Virginia laws that may have a potential impact on IVF/Reproductive medicine View the SummaryWyoming
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California laws that may have a potential impact on IVF/Reproductive medicine View the SummaryHawaii
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Louisiana laws that may have a potential impact on IVF/Reproductive medicine View the SummaryMinnesota
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Mississippi laws that may have a potential impact on IVF/Reproductive medicine View the SummaryNew Hampshire
New Hampshire laws that may have a potential impact on IVF/Reproductive medicine View the SummaryNorth Carolina
North Carolina laws that may have a potential impact on IVF/Reproductive medicine View the SummaryNorth Dakota
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Oregon laws that may have a potential impact on IVF/Reproductive medicine View the SummarySouth Carolina
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Tennessee laws that may have a potential impact on IVF/Reproductive medicine View the SummaryWisconsin
Wisconsin laws that may have a potential impact on IVF/Reproductive medicine View the SummaryMale Infertility
A summary of common codes for Male Infertility compiled by the ASRM Coding Committee. View the Coding SummaryMental-health Services During Assisted Reproduction
A summary of codes for Mental-health Services During Assisted Reproduction compiled by the ASRM Coding Committee. View the Coding SummaryPCOS
A summary of codes for PCOS as compiled by the ASRM Coding Committee. View the Coding SummaryRecurrent Pregnancy Loss (RPL)
Strategy for coding for a patient with RPL - codes compiled by the ASRM Coding Committee. View the Coding SummaryLaboratory Procedures during ART Cycles
A listing of codes, compiled for a fresh ART cycle, transfer, biopsy, cryopreservation of embryos and oocytes, storage, and thawing. View the Coding SummaryEmbryo Transfer
A summary of Embryo Transfer codes collected by the ASRM Coding Committee View the Coding SummaryEndometriosis
A summary of common codes for Endometriosis compiled by the ASRM Coding Committee View the Coding SummaryFibroids
A summary of codes to use with fibroids and myomas compiled by the ASRM Coding Committee View the Coding SummaryFertility Preservation
A summary of codes for Fertility Preservation compiled by the ASRM Coding Committee. View the Coding SummarySMRU Member Recognition Awards
SMRU is pleased to recognize SMRU members of distinguished merit in the field of male reproduction and urology.
Video Presentation Awards
SRS Travel Scholar Award for Reproductive Surgery
The objective of the SRS Traveling Scholar Award is to provide for any trainee whose abstract submission focuses on reproductive surgery to expand their educational and networking experience. View the Award InformationSRS-SMRU Travel Scholar Award for Male Reproductive Surgery
The objective of the SRS-SMRU Traveling Scholars Award is for any trainee whose abstract submission focuses on male reproductive surgery to expand their educational and networking experience. View the Award InformationSRS In-Training Awards for Research
SMRU Traveling Scholar Awards
The objective of this award is for trainees to learn more about the field of male infertility by attending educational activities at the ASRM Scientific Congress. View the Award informationDrs. Camran, Farr, and Ceana Nezhat Travel Scholar Award for Endometriosis
The objective of this award is to provide any trainee whose abstract submission focuses on endometriosis to expand their experience in the field. View the Award InformationDeCherney-Nezhat REI Fellows Traveling Scholars Award in Reproductive Surgery
The objective of this award is to expand educational and networking opportunities for REI Fellows with a focus on reproductive surgery. View the Award InformationASRM Scientific Congress Awards
Resident In-Training Award
April 10, 2023 Updates
On Friday, April 7, a single, federal judge in Texas issued a ruling that stays, for one week, FDA approval of mifepristone, effectively removing it from the market. Since the passage of the Pure Food and Drug Act of 1906, the FDA has been charged with making decisions on the safety and efficacy of the product. The Biden administration filed an appeal on Monday, April 10. View the April 10, 2023 UpdateContraception and Menopause
A summary of common codes for Contraception and Menopause compiled by the ASRM Coding Committee View the Coding SummaryAlabama
Alabama laws that may have a potential impact on IVF/Reproductive medicine View the Summary3D Ultrasound
How should I bill for 3-D sonography? View the AnswerInterests, obligations, and rights in gamete and embryo donation: an Ethics Committee opinion (2019)
This Ethics Committee report outlines the interests, obligations, and rights of all parties involved in gamete and embryo donation. View the Committee OpinionJournal Club Global: Surgical management of endometriosis in women diagnosed with infertility (Spanish language)
Journal Club Global: Natural versus Programmed FET Cycles
Changes Ahead: Abortion Policy Proposals Affecting Reproductive Medicine
In January 2023, lawmakers reconvened for the first legislative sessions since the Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Org. View the ReportASRM Conflict of Interest Policy
In this episode of the SART Fertility Experts podcast we are joined by Jane Mattes, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Psychotherapist, and founder of an organization called “Single Mothers by Choice”. Here, we explore some of the personal experiences that led to the creation of this important organization, as well as some of the many considerations faced by those pursuing single motherhood. View the PolicyColorado court balances religious and secular beliefs in frozen embryo divorce dispute
The day before the Dobbs decision, the Colorado Court of Appeals ruled on a divorcing couple’s disputed control over their frozen embryos. View the Legally SpeakingJournal Club Global: Moving leiomyoma research from bench to bedside
Consideration of the gestational carrier: an Ethics Committee opinion (2023)
Intended parents engage with gestational carriers (GCs) to achieve their personal reproductive goals. View the Committee OpinionEvaluation and treatment of recurrent pregnancy loss: a committee opinion (2012)
The majority of miscarriages are sporadic and most result from genetic causes that are greatly influenced by maternal age. View the Committee Opinion2022 Advocacy Activities
View the letters, amicus briefs, and sign-ons that ASRM has submitted to protect reproductive care. View the activitiesJournal Club Global: Does diminished ovarian reserve impact embryo aneuploidy or live birth rates?
Journal Club Global: Is PGT-P cutting edge or should we cut it out?
PGT for polygenic risk scoring (PGT-P) is a novel screening strategy of embryos for polygenic conditions and traits. View the VideoASRM position statement on qualifications for providing ultrasound procedures in reproductive medicine (2022)
ASRM affirms that completion of fellowship training in reproductive endocrinology and infertility meets the criteria for requisite education. View the Position StatementStates' Abortion Laws Potential Implications for Reproductive Medicine
This report is the second in a series from the ASRM Center for Policy and Leadership (CPL), a non-partisan think tank. View the ReportJournal Club Global: Should everyone freeze oocytes by age 33?
Oocyte cryopreservation is one of the fastest growing areas of reproductive medicine. View the VideoJournal Club Global: Management of poor ovarian response
A poor ovarian response to what should otherwise be a successful stimulation cycle presents a clinical conundrum for clinicians. View the VideoSep 2022: AMA Released the 2023 CPT Code Set
AMA released the 2023 CPT code set which includes burden-reducing revisions, a driver of burnout and a central pillar of its Recovery Plan. View the LetterUpdated terminology for gamete and embryo donors: directed (identified) to replace ‘‘known’’ and nonidentified to replace ‘‘anonymous’’: a committee opinion (2022)
ASRM encourages all stakeholders with an interest in gamete and embryo donation to adopt directed (identified). View the Committee OpinionJournal Club Global: Non-invasive Diagnosis of Endometriosis
One of the most exciting developments in the field of endometriosis is the push towards earlier and less invasive approaches to diagnosis. View the VideoThe Supreme Court Overturns Right to Abortion, Raising Questions and Uncertainties for ART Patients and Providers
A summary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling and various opinions in Dobbs v. Jackson Mississippi Women’s Health. View the ColumnJournal Club Global: Prognosis in unexplained RPL
Recurrent pregnancy loss is one of the bigger challenges in the field of reproductive medicine. View the VideoRecommendations for practices using gestational carriers: a committee opinion (2022)
This document provides the latest recommendations for the screening, evaluation, and legal counseling of gestational carriers and intended parents. View the Committee OpinionJournal Club Global: Evidence for Immunologic Therapies in Women Undergoing ART
Reproductive immunology is perhaps one of the most controversial and promising fields within ART. View the VideoThe Potential Impact of States’ Abortion Trigger Laws on Reproductive Medicine
In thirteen states, so-called “trigger” laws have and are set to take effect which ban or severely restrict abortion care. View the ReportRole 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 OpinionComprehensive guidance for human embryology, andrology, and endocrinology laboratories: management and operations: a committee opinion (2022)
ASRM has published guidance and minimum standards for embryology and andrology laboratories. View the Committee OpinionHuman immunodeficiency virus and infertility treatment: an Ethics Committee opinion (2021)
HIV is a serious but manageable chronic disease that affects persons of reproductive age, many of whom express a desire for biological parenthood. View the Committee OpinionJournal Club Global Live from PCRS - Non-Invasive Embryo Selection Techniques
The next great frontier in reproductive medicine is how to non-invasively select an embryo with the highest reproductive potential for transfer. View the VideoJournal 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 VideoJournal Club Global - To Operate Or Not To Operate: Debating Intramural Fibroids And Fertility
The event will debate the upcoming F&S Fertile Battle “Intramural myomas more than 3 to 4 cm should be surgically removed before IVF”. View the VideoJournal 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 VideoJournal Club Global - Obesity & Reproduction: An Update on Management and Counseling
Obesity can negatively impact reproduction in various ways, including ovulatory and menstrual function, natural fertility and fecundity rates, infertility treatment success rates, infertility treatment safety, and obstetric outcomes View the VideoJournal Club Global - Does the Endometrium Play a Major Role in Endometriosis-Associated Infertility
This will be a virtual event in the style of the "Fertile Battle" debate that took place at the 2019 SREI Fellows Symposium View the VideoJournal 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 VideoCOVID, Reproductive Health, and Public Policy
The recommendations detailed from the experience of the ASRM COVID-19 Task Force over the past 2 years can be used as a template to prepare for future public health threats. View the 2-year Summary ReportCross-border reproductive care: an Ethics Committee opinion (2022)
Cross-border reproductive care is a growing worldwide phenomenon, raising questions about why assisted reproductive technology patients travel for care. View the Ethics Committee DocumentReproductive and infertility care in times of public health crises: an Ethics Committee opinion (2022)
Public health crises often require a framework shift in which patient autonomy is balanced with the need to safeguard the health of the community. View the Committee opinionFeb 2023: New Endometriosis and Isthmocele Codes
On June 9, 2022 the CDC issued updates to the ICD-10-CM code set reflecting more than 1,400 changes to your diagnosis coding options. View the LetterUse of reproductive technology for sex selection for nonmedical reasons: an Ethics Committee opinion (2022)
Because the practice of preimplantation sex selection is ethically controversial, clinics are encouraged to develop and make available their policies regarding its use. Practitioners offering assisted reproductive services are under no ethical obligation to provide or refuse to provide nonmedically-indicated methods of sex selection. View the Committee OpinionProvision of fertility services for women at increased risk of complications during fertility treatment or pregnancy: an Ethics Committee opinion (2022)
Providers may conclude that the medical risks of fertility treatment for a given patient are too high, in which case it is ethical to decline to provide treatment. View the Committee OpinionJan 2022: Modifier 93 – Synchronous Telemedicine Service Rendered Via Telephone or Other Real-Time Interactive Audio-Only Telecommunications System
At the September 2021 CPT Editorial Panel Meeting, a new Modifier was accepted to describe real-time telemedicine services. View the LetterOptimizing 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 OpinionJournal Club Global - Should Fellows Perform Live Embryo Transfers in Fellowship?
Few things are more taboo in reproductive medicine fellowship training than allowing fellows to perform live embryo transfers. View the VideoJournal Club Global - Fertilization rate as a novel indicator in ART results
This Journal Club Global discusses a provocative article recently published in Fertility and Sterility, discussing the results of a multicenter retrospective cohort study with the objective to appraise the fertilization rate as a predictive factor for cumulative live birth rate (CLBR). View the VideoASRM 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 OpinionJournal Club Global Live from ASRM - Optimal Management of the Frozen Embryo Transfer Cycle: Insights From Recent Literature
Three recent papers published in the Fertility and Sterility family of journals, all explore different aspects of optimizing frozen embryo transfer cycles. View the VideoJournal Club Global - Are We Approaching Automation in ART?
Some ART diagnostic devices are already available and offer objective tools of evaluation. View the VideoGuidance 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 OpinionEthical 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 OpinionIntracytoplasmic 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 DocumentFinancial compensation of oocyte donors: an Ethics Committee opinion (2023)
Financial compensation of women donating oocytes for reproductive or research purposes is justified on ethical grounds. View the Committee OpinionMoving innovation to practice: an Ethics Committee opinion (2021)
The introduction of new strategies, tests, and procedures into clinical practice raises challenging ethical issues. View the Committee OpinionJournal 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 VideoMental Health Coding for Donor Recipients
Appropriate coding is an issue of ethical practice and provides the best opportunity for insurance coverage/reimbursement for fertility patients. View the Coding Committee DocumentDisparities in access to effective treatment for infertility in the United States: an Ethics Committee opinion (2021)
In the United States, economic, racial, ethnic, geographic, and other disparities prevent access to fertility treatment and affect treatment outcomes. View the Committee OpinionGuidance regarding gamete and embryo donation (2021)
This document provides the latest recommendations for the evaluation of potential sperm, oocyte, and embryo donors as well as their recipients. View the Committee OpinionGuidance on qualifications for fertility counselors: a committee opinion (2021)
This guidance document was developed to help determine the qualifications and training of mental health professionals working in reproductive medicine. View the Committee OpinionJournal Club Global - Accuracy of Preimplantation Genetic Testing for Aneuploidies
Minimum standards for practices offering assisted reproductive technologies: a committee opinion (2021)
A framework for assisted reproductive technology (ART) programs that meet or exceed the requirements suggested by the Centers for Disease Control View the Committee OpinionDiagnosis and treatment of luteal phase deficiency: a committee opinion (2021)
Luteal phase deficiency (LPD) is a clinical diagnosis associated with an abnormal luteal phase length of %10 days.View the Committee Opinion
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 OpinionFertility evaluation of infertile women: a committee opinion (2021)
Diagnostic evaluation for infertility in women should be conducted in a systematic, expeditious, and cost-effective manner. View the Committee OpinionGuidance on the use of social media in reproductive medicine practice (2021)
The term ‘‘social media’’ refers to computer-mediated technologies that enable individuals and communities to gather, communicate, network, and share. View the Committee OpinionGuidance for using text, email, and video communication in practices devoted to reproductive medicine (2021)
The prevalence and ease of electronic communication has resulted in increased use for rapid communication between practitioners and their patients. View Practice Committee opinionDisposition of unclaimed embryos: an Ethics Committee opinion
Programs should create and enforce written policies addressing the designation, retention, and disposal of unclaimed embryos. View the Committee OpinionObesity and reproduction: a committee opinion (2021)
The purpose of this report is to provide clinicians with strategies for the evaluation and treatment of couples with infertility associated with obesity. View the Committee OpinionMultiple gestation associated with infertility therapy: a committee opinion (2022)
This Committee Opinion provides practitioners with suggestions to reduce the likelihood of iatrogenic multiple gestation resulting from infertility treatment. View the Committee OpinionRole of tubal surgery in the era of assisted reproductive technology: a committee opinion (2021)
This document reviews surgical options for reparative tubal surgery and the factors that must be considered when deciding between surgical repair and IVF.View the Committee Opinion
Access to fertility treatment irrespective of marital status, sexual orientation, or gender identity: an Ethics Committee opinion (2021)
Individuals and couples should have access to fertility services irrespective of marital status, sexual orientation, or gender identity. View the Committee OpinionDevelopment 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 OpinionAccess to fertility services by transgender and nonbinary persons: an Ethics Committee opinion (2021)
The provision of fertility services to transgender individuals and the denial of access to fertility services is not justified. View the Committee OpinionMar 2021: Medicare Payment Increase for COVID-19 Immunization Administration
On March 15, CMS increased the Medicare payment amount for administering the COVID-19 vaccine. View the LetterClub Global Académico - ¿Cual debe de ser la primera línea de tratamiento en parejas con infertilidad inexplicable?
Nuestro debate se enfocará en el manejo óptimo de la infertilidad inexplicable, y como el problema debe de ser abordado en Latinoamérica basado en la literatura global reciente. View the VideoA review of best practices of rapid-cooling vitrification for oocytes and embryos: a committee opinion (2021)
The focus of this paper is to review best practices for rapid-cooling cryopreservation of oocytes and embryos. View the Committee OpinionFeb 2021: CMS holds physicians harmless from Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) penalties amid COVID-19 Public Health Emergency
CMS announced it will hold physicians harmless from up to 9% MIPS penalties due to the significant disruptions of the COVID-19 public health emergency. View the LetterIn vitro maturation: a committee opinion (2021)
The results of in vitro maturation (IVM) investigations suggest the potential for wider clinical application. View the Committee OpinionJournal Club Global - Recurrent Implantation Failures in ART: Myth or Reality?
Jan 2021: Coding for COVID-19 Vaccine Administration
AMA has published an update to the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code set that includes new vaccine-specific codes to report immunizations. View the LetterJan 2021: Telehealth Coding Extension and 2021 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule
Effective January 11, 2021, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Secretary Azar has extended the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE). View the LetterDiagnosis 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 GuidelineOversight of Assisted Reproductive Technology
Oversight of Assisted Reproductive Technology is a summary of information presented and recommendations offered at a recent meeting convened by ASRM attended by medical professionals, legal experts, patient advocates and government representatives. View the Oversight of ART documentDiagnosis 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 GuidelineDec 2020: New Evaluation and Management Codes for 2021
Effective January 1, 2021, Evaluation and Management Codes will be changed for office visits only. View the LinkTesting and interpreting measures of ovarian reserve: a committee opinion (2020)
Ovarian reserve is defined as the number of oocytes remaining in the ovary, or oocyte quantity (oocyte number). View the Committee OpinionRepetitive oocyte donation: a committee opinion (2020)
Donors should be advised of the number of cycles/donations that a given oocyte donor may undergo. View the Committee OpinionCryostorage 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 OpinionEvidence-based treatments for couples with unexplained infertility: a guideline (2020)
For most couples, the best initial therapy is a course (typically 3 or 4 cycles) of ovarian stimulation with oral medications and intrauterine insemination (OS-IUI). View the Committee OpinionFertility 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 OpinionInterpretation of clinical trial results: a committee opinion (2020)
Evidence from clinical trials is fundamental to ethical medical practice. View the Committee OpinionEthics in embryo research: a position statement by the ASRM Ethics in Embryo Research Task Force and the ASRM Ethics Committee (2020)
Scientific research using human embryos advances human health and offspring well-being and provides vital insights into the mechanisms for reproduction. View the Committee OpinionCompassionate transfer: patient requests for embryo transfer for nonreproductive purposes (2020)
A patient request to transfer embryos into her body in a location or at a time when pregnancy is highly unlikely ... View the Committee OpinionUse of exogenous gonadotropins for ovulation induction in anovulatory women: a committee opinion (2020)
Pretreatment evaluation, indications, treatment regimens, and complications of gonadotropin treatment. View the Committee OpinionReproductive 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 StatementFertility preservation in patients undergoing gonadotoxic therapy or gonadectomy: a committee opinion (2019)
Patients preparing to undergo gonadotoxic medical therapy, radiation therapy, or gonadectomy should be provided with prompt counseling regarding available options for fertility preservation for iatrogenic infertility. View the Committee OpinionPostoperative adhesions in gynecologic surgery: a committee opinion (2019)
Postoperative adhesions are a natural consequence of surgical tissue trauma and healing and may result in infertility, pain, and bowel obstruction. View the Committee OpinionGuidance 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 GuidelinePrepregnancy counseling (2019)
The goal of prepregnancy care is to reduce the risk of adverse health effects for the woman, fetus, and neonate by working with the woman to optimize health, address modifiable risk factors, and provide education about healthy pregnancy. View the Committee OpinionBlastocyst 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 OpinionDisclosure of sex when incidentally revealed as part of preimplantation genetic testing (PGT): an Ethics Committee opinion (2018)
Clinics may develop a policy to disallow selecting which embryos to transfer based on sex and choose to use only embryo quality as selection criteria. View the Committee OpinionAmerican Society for Reproductive Medicine position statement on uterus transplantation: a committee opinion (2018)
Following the birth of the first child from a transplanted uterus in Gothenburg, Sweden, in 2014, other centers worldwide have produced scientific reports. View the Committee OpinionFertility preservation and reproduction in patients facing gonadotoxic therapies: an Ethics Committee opinion (2018)
Patients receiving gonadotoxic treatment should be informed of options for fertility preservation and future reproduction prior to such treatment. View the Committee OpinionThe 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 OpinionInforming offspring of their conception by gamete or embryo donation: an Ethics Committee opinion (2018)
This document discusses the ethical implications of informing offspring about their conception using gamete or embryo donation. View the Committee OpinionPosthumous retrieval and use of gametes or embryos: an Ethics Committee opinion (2018)
Posthumous gamete retrieval or use is ethically justifiable if written documentation from the deceased authorizing the procedure is available. View the Committee OpinionChild-rearing ability and the provision of fertility services: an Ethics Committee opinion (2017)
Fertility programs may withhold services on the basis that patients will be unable to provide minimally adequate or safe care for offspring. View the Committee OpinionRemoval of myomas in asymptomatic patients to improve fertility and/or reduce miscarriage rate: a guideline (2017)
This review evaluates if uterine myomas impact likelihood of pregnancy and pregnancy loss, and if myomectomy influences pregnancy outcomes. View the GuidelineTransferring 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 DocumentPerforming 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 GuidelineASRM standard embryo transfer protocol template: a committee opinion (2017)
Standardization improves performance and safety of embryo transfer View the Committee OpinionOocyte or embryo donation to women of advanced reproductive age: an Ethics Committee opinion (2016)
Advanced reproductive age (ARA) is a risk factor for female infertility, pregnancy loss, fetal anomalies, stillbirth, and obstetric complications. View the Committee OpinionCorrect coding for laboratory procedures during assisted reproductive technology cycles
This document provides updated coding information for services related to assisted reproductive technology procedures. View the Coding Committee DocumentDisclosure of medical errors involving gametes and embryos: an Ethics Committee opinion (2016)
Medical providers have an ethical duty to disclose clinically significant errors involving gametes and embryos as soon as they are discovered. View the Committee DocumentUterus Transplantation Intersociety Roundtable (2016)
A Roundtable to discuss the development of uterus transplantation in the United States was convened under the sponsorship of ASRM and ASRT. View Roundtable discussionCombined hormonal contraception and the risk of venous thromboembolism: a guideline (2016)
While venous thromboembolism (VTE) is rare in young women of reproductive age, combined oral contraceptives increase the risk of VTE. View the GuidelineImproving 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 GuidelineRecommended 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 RecommendationInformed consent and the use of gametes and embryos for research: a committee opinion (2014)
The ethical conduct of human gamete and embryo research depends upon conscientious application of principles of informed consent. View the Committee OpinionBest 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 GuidelineA decade after the Women's Health Initiative—the experts do agree (2012)
This year marks the 10th anniversary of the 2002 presentation of the results of the Women's Health Initiative hormone trials. View the Committee guidelineExecutive summary of the Stages of Reproductive Aging WorkshopD10: addressing the unfinished agenda of staging reproductive aging (2012)
The aim of this article is to summarize the recommended updates to the 2001 Stages of Reproductive Aging Workshop (STRAW) criteria. View the Committee GuidelineConsensus on women’s health aspects of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS): the Amsterdam ESHRE/ ASRM-Sponsored 3rd PCOS Consensus Workshop Group (2012)
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine disorder in females, with a high prevalence. View the Committee GuidelineNRCKS Workshop Schedule
NRCKS is a program for new and early-career REI nurses created to orient nurses to reproductive health while teaching communication, knowledge, and skills related to provider team and patient engagement. View the Workshop SceduleNurse Certificate Course in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility
For experienced nurses, ASRM offers the Nurse Certificate Course to foster a deeper and more complete understanding and minimize gaps in knowledge to improve patient care and outcomes.
View Course Overview and RegisterNRCKS: Nurses in REI Communication, Knowledge, and Skills
NRCKS was created to orient nurses to reproductive health while teaching communication, knowledge, and skills in provider team and patient engagement.
View Course Overview and RegisterMental Health Professional Training Module: Basic Infertility
Treatment Interventions for Mental Health Professionals
Counseling for Contemporary Family-Building
Embryology Certificate Course
The Embryology Certificate Course provides a common knowledge set appropriate for the broad range of health care professionals involved in the treatment of the infertile couple that proceeds to ART, provides training in the assessment of parameters of gametes and embryos, laboratory technologies, and laboratory management as well as assists embryologists in identifying strategies for improving the IVF laboratory.
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The Andrology Certificate Course provides a common knowledge set appropriate for the broad range of health care professionals involved in the treatment of the infertile male, provides training in the assessment of parameters of male reproductive function, and assists clinicians in identifying strategies for the treatment of male infertility.
View Course Overview and RegisterNursing Education
ASRM offers a suite of professional development courses to support nurses working in reproductive endocrinology and infertility (REI). Together, these courses support REI nurses throughout their work cycle by providing a step-wise curriculum targeted toward their level of experience and educational needs.
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Laboratory Professional Education
Stay at the forefront of the field and elevate your ART laboratory skills with offerings from ASRM Academy, including the Embryology and Andrology Certificate Courses and the new Embryo Data Grading & Evaluation (EDGE) tool for advanced evaluation and grading of embryos.
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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 resourceIt takes more than one
Why IVF patients often need multiple embryos to have a baby View the advocacy resourceLeave a Legacy
Envision a future marked by the growth of reproductive medicine, new solutions to infertility, and the ability for ALL people to access family-building resources. Join the Legacy SocietyPurchase the ASRM 2023 Recorded Content Bundle
Learn about the latest breakthroughs in the field, get insights on best practices, and gain inspiration from experts on improving reproductive healthcare.IVF Babies By State
GOP Words and Deeds on IVF
Opposition Rebuttal
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 resourceDEI Recommendations
ASRM is passionately committed to promoting diversity within both our membership and leadership, as well as to promoting access to quality reproductive care for all patients. View the DEI Committee RecommendationASRM 2024 Scientific Congress
Attend the ASRM 2024 Scientific Congress & Expo to hear top experts in reproductive medicine discuss the latest in reproductive care. Find answers, learn, and network in the beautiful setting of Denver, Colorado!
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Get the EDGE on your fellow Embryologists! As the grading of embryos varies within IVF laboratories and between laboratories, EDGE allows you to compare yourself against embryologists in the US and around the world. View the EDGE Tool DashboardGrading Scales
Get the EDGE on your fellow Embryologists! As the grading of embryos varies within IVF laboratories and between laboratories, EDGE allows you to compare yourself against embryologists in the US and around the world. View the EDGE Tool Grading ScalesExploring Access to Care for Marginalized Communities Course
Enhance your skills and contribute to reducing healthcare disparities for marginalized communities. Learn more about the Exploring Access to Care for Marginalized Communities CourseDownload Your Donor Badge
ASRM is grateful to you for your charitable support of our mission to advance the science and practice of reproductive medicine. View the ASRM Donor BadgesNSA Status with the WHO
The American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) announced that it had joined into official relations as a Nongovernmental Organization (NGO) with the World Health Organization (WHO) beginning in 2014. View more about ASRM's NSA statusPhysician-Scientists' Special Interest Group (PSSIG)
The Physician-Scientists’ Special Interest Group was created for physicians and scientists who are interested in and/or engaged in basic, clinical, translational, and/or educational research. Learn more about the PSSIGAccess to Care Special Interest Group (ATCSIG)
The Access To Care Special Interest Group's purpose is to foster the growth of knowledge among the ASRM membership and the medical community regarding the unmet needs that exist today in access to reproductive care Learn more about the Special Interest GroupAndrogen Excess Special Interest Group (AESIG)
The purpose is to foster the growth of knowledge in the area of androgen excess among the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) membership and the medical community, and to highlight the reproductive consequences of these disorders. Learn more about the Androgen Excess Special Interest GroupArtificial Intelligence Special Interest Group (AISIG)
The mission of AISIG is to provide professional leadership in AI, promote high-quality practice in the provision of fertility care through AI, continually improve the safety, efficacy and efficiency of AI innovations, and maximize ART treatment access. Learn more about the AISIGCertificate Course and Training Module Overview
ASRM offers online courses tailored to the needs of various professionals. View the Certificate Course and Training Module informationImaging in Reproductive Medicine Special Interest Group (IRMSIG)
The Imaging in Reproductive Medicine Special Interest Group is committed to the promotion and advancement of imaging techniques for diagnosis, as well as for therapeutic purposes, and to fostering research to achieve progress in their clinical application. Learn more about the IRMSIGIndian Special Interest Group (ISIG)
The purpose of the Indian Special Interest Group is to improve understanding and treatment of reproductive disorders through basic, translational and clinical research; to provide opportunities for exchange of ideas and for further research and clinical training in the area of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility within India, USA and other countries, and to foster communication and collaboration between Indian physicians and scientists and other members of ASRM. Learn more about the ISIGIn Vitro Maturation Special Interest Group (IVMSIG)
IVMSIG strives to define the best strategies to optimize IVM outcomes. Learn more about IVMSIGLBGTQ Special Interest Group (LGBTQSIG)
The LGBTQ Special Interest Group exists to foster an environment of inclusivity for all potential parents to have a voice and an advocate within the ASRM. Learn more about the LGBTQSIGMenopause and Ovarian Insufficiency Special Interest Group (MOISIG)
The MOISIG promotes the study of normal and pathologic ovarian aging, ovarian responsiveness and postmenopausal health. It also advocates and provides a forum for the exchange of ideas on topics related to menopause, diminished ovarian reserve, primary ovarian sufficiency, and poor ovarian responders. Learn more about the MOISIGComplementary & Integrative Medicine Special Interest Group (CIMSIG)
The purpose of Complementary & Integrative Medicine Special Interest Group is to foster the growth of knowledge in this area of special interest among the ASRM membership and to provide a forum for exchange of ideas and information regarding CIM as it relates to reproductive medicine. The CIMSIG supports the use of good quality research as a way to promote evidence-based CIM in order to further the integration, collaboration and mutual respect of physicians and CIM providers in the treatment of reproductive problems. Learn more about CIMSIGComplex Family Planning Special Interest Group (CFPSIG)
The Complex Family Planning Special Interest Group is committed to the promotion and support of basic and applied research in contraception.
Learn more about the CFPSIGEarly Pregnancy Special Interest Group (EPSIG)
Fostering increased interest in the biology, pathophysiology and clinical management of early pregnancy, sporadic and recurrent pregnancy loss, implantation, early embryonic development and fetal demise. Learn more about the EPSIGEndometriosis Special Interest Group (EndoSIG)
The mission of the Endometriosis Special Interest Group (EndoSIG) is to further the goals of the ASRM by fostering increased interest in the biology, pathophysiology and clinical management of endometriosis. Learn more about the EndoSIGEnvironment and Reproduction Special Interest Group (ERSIG)
The ERSIG seeks to enhance understanding of the effect of environmental factors on reproductive health through excellence in education, research and clinical practice. Learn more about the ERSIGFertility Preservation Special Interest Group (FPSIG)
The FPSIG promotes knowledge on infertility induced by cancer therapy and other medical treatments. Learn more about FPSIGFibroid Special Interest Group (FSIG)
The principal purposes of the ASRM FSIG shall be to stimulate, support, and promote education, research, and knowledge in the field of fibroid development, growth, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, and treatment. Learn more about the FSIGHealth Disparities Special Interest Group (HDSIG)
The HDSIG mission is to address reproductive health needs of different racial and ethnic populations, and to reduce disparities in reproductive health and pregnancy outcomes in underrepresented populations. Learn more about the HDSIGResident Education at ASRM Academy
Resident education through ASRM Academy provides opportunities for learning anytime. The 17 online activities offered were developed by experts in the field. View the Online CoursesGrand Rounds
View full-length narrated PowerPoint presentations by content experts on a list of topics based on the ABOG Guide to Learning in reproductive endocrinology and infertility. View the VideosREI Physician
Membership in ASRM offers REI physicians access to the latest scientific research through ASRM’s publications, networking opportunities through ASRM’s affiliated societies, SREI and SRS, an extensive library of practice and ethics committee opinions, discounts on events and courses, and more! Benefits for REIsREI Fellow
Become an associate member of ASRM to gain access to a career-long education and guidance. Earn CME credits, access a library of resources, and exchange information with REI physicians and fellows. Benefits for REI FellowsOB/GYN Physician
Become an associate member of ASRM to gain access to a career-long education and guidance. Earn CME credits, access a library of resources, and exchange information with REI physicians and fellows. Benefits for OB/GYNsOB/GYN Resident
ASRM supports OB/Gyn residents with resources, networking, journals, and development programs to improve their skills in reproductive medicine. Benefits for ResidentsUrology/Male Infertility Specialist
ASRM is a platform for male infertility specialists to access the latest science, journals, courses, opinion documents, and networking opportunities. Benefits for UrologistsAdministrator/Manager
Lead your team of healthcare providers with access to ASRM publications and guidelines, peer connections, events and learning opportunities, and the ASRM Coding Corner. Benefits for AdministratorsAdvanced Practice Provider
Join ASRM to support your career and gain access to a national network of APPs, networking events, CE credits, ASRM publications and guidelines, and discounted registration for meetings and events. Benefits for APPsFertility Nurse
Enhance your career with ASRM member benefits, including networking through the Nurses’ Professional Group (NPG), discounts on courses and events, and free access to ASRM publications and guidelines. Benefits for NursesGenetic Counselor
Join ASRM to access a supportive community of fertility genetic counselors, networking events, discussion forums, resource libraries, and the latest science through ASRM publications. Benefits for Genetic CounselorsLaboratory Professional
Lab professionals enjoy ASRM member benefits, including discounts on courses and events and access to scientific journals, as well as access to a peer network and resources through its affiliate, SRBT. Benefits for Lab ProfessionalsLegal Professional
Joining ASRM provides legal professionals with networking opportunities, discounts, and access to the latest science, as well as a library of Practice and Ethics Committee documents. Benefits for Legal ProfessionalsMental Health Professional
ASRM membership offers mental health professionals in the infertility field valuable benefits, including peer networking, access to the latest science, discounts on courses, and ethics guidelines. Benefits for Mental Health ProfessionalsPreimplantation Genetic Testing Special Interest Group (PGTSIG)
The ASRM PGTSIG coordinates research, education, and training in preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGT). Learn more about the PGTSIGRegenerative Medicine and Stem Cell Biology Special Interest Group (RMSCBSIG)
The Mission of the Regenerative Medicine and Stem Cell Biology Special Interest Group is to coordinate efforts between researchers, embryologists and governmental agencies to advance the use of stem cells in cell therapies, tissue and organ regeneration, and to promote training programs for new stem cell researchers. Learn more about the RMSCBSIGReproductive Immunology Special Interest Group (RISIG)
The ASRM Reproductive Immunology Special Interest Group (RISIG) is composed of individuals who have completed an M.D., Ph.D., or equivalent nonmedical, research-based graduate degree and have an ongoing interest in reproductive immunology. Learn more about the RISIGSocial Media Special Interest Group (SocMeSIG)
SocMeSIG's purpose is to promote the utilization of social media as a public health tool to fight medical misinformation, promote advocacy and awareness to help combat the stigma associated with infertility and improve access to care, promote the use of social media to educate patients, promote the use of social media to collaborate with ASRM members and peers, and to promote best practices through collaboration with other organizations dedicated to social media and healthcare. Learn more about the SocMeSIGTurkish Special Interest Group (TSIG)
The purpose of the Turkish Special Interest Group is to improve understanding and treatment of reproductive disorders through basic, translational and clinical research; to provide opportunities for exchange of ideas and for further research and clinical training in the area of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility within Turkey, USA and other countries, and to foster communication and collaboration between Turkish physicians and scientists and other members of ASRM. Learn more about the TSIGWomen's Council (WC)
The mission of the ASRM Women's Council is to promote career development and interaction across disciplines, provide mentoring opportunities and improve women's health. Learn more about the WCNutrition Special Interest Group (NutriSIG)
The purpose of the Nutrition Special Interest Group is to "To advance the understanding of the role of nutrition in reproductive medicine through evidence-based research". Learn more about NutriSIGPediatric and Adolescent Gynecology Special Interest Group (PAGSIG)
The PAGSIG promotes patient care, education, and research in pediatric and adolescent gynecology. Learn more about the PAGSIGBasic Infertility for Healthcare Providers
Gain a solid foundation of knowledge and fast-track your transition into the field of ART with the ASRM Basic Infertility for Healthcare Providers course.
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