Genetic Counseling
Does ASRM have any guidance for how to bill for genetic counseling services provided by a genetic counselor?
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Fertility and Sterility On Air - TOC: September 2026
Explore the latest Fertility and Sterility research on donor insemination, embryo aneuploidy, frozen donor eggs, and intergenerational infertility. Listen to the Episode
Oct 7, 2026, 6:30 PM CT - Utilization of cfDNA as a predictor of mTESE success
Explore seminal cfDNA as a noninvasive biomarker to predict testicular sperm presence and likelihood of successful mTESE in men with NOA.
Learn more about the virtual session
Policy Update from the ASRM Office of Public Affairs: SART Membership Now Mandatory in Tennessee
ASRM-backed Tennessee law makes SART membership mandatory for ART clinic certification, strengthening fertility care standards and oversight. View the Policy Update on Tennessee law
Fertility and Sterility On Air - TOC: May 2026
Fertility and Sterility On Air explores embryo mosaicism, PGT-P ethics, IVF protocols, and ASRM research integrity updates. Listen to the Episode
Fertility and Sterility On Air - TOC: March 2026
Explore the March 2026 Fertility and Sterility On Air episode covering exercise during FET cycles, metabolic health, IVF triggers, PGT insights, and ectopic pregnancy research. Listen to the Episode
Use of preimplantation genetic testing for polygenic disorders (PGT-P): an Ethics Committee opinion (2026)
This document discusses the ethical implications as well as the current limits and potential benefits of the use of preimplantation genetic testing for polygenic disorders. View the Committee Opinion
ASRM Ethics and Practice Committees Release New Report Concluding Polygenic Embryo Screening Is Not Ready for Clinical Use
New analysis finds that PGT-P lacks proven clinical utility and raises significant scientific and ethical concerns. View the Press Release
Fertility and Sterility On Air: Live from the 2025 ASRM Scientific Congress & Expo (Part 3)
Explore IVF lab automation, MRI-guided egg retrieval, sperm epigenetics, RhoGAM in early pregnancy, and at-home semen testing in this ASRM 2025 recap. Listen to the Episode
Fertility and Sterility On Air: Live from the 2025 ASRM Scientific Congress & Expo (Part 1)
Live from ASRM 2025: genetics in REI, embryo cost studies, ketorolac trial, AI embryo ranking, and F&S journal updates with top experts. Listen to the Episode
Journal Club Global LIVE at ANZSREI 2025
ANZSREI panel reviews a PGT-A study on male age and sperm factors in blastulation and euploidy, finding female age dominates and calling for better research. View the Video
Dec 1, 2026, 5:00 PM CT - In Vitro Spermatogenesis & Heritable Disease: De Novo Mutations, Oligozoospermia & $7M /10 yr Graph
Explore de novo sperm mutations, oligozoospermia, heritable disease, patient counseling, and emerging in vitro spermatogenesis technologies.
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Journal Club Global en Español: AMMR 2025
Experts discuss chaotic embryo classification, PGT-A rebiopsy outcomes, embryo quality, biopsy techniques, and transfer protocols for mosaic embryos. View the Video
Journal Club Global LIVE at MRSi 2025: Sibling Oocyte Studies in ART
Experts discuss sibling oocyte trials, PIEZO-ICSI, and microfluidics in ART, evaluating outcomes, design limits, lab impact, and clinical implications. View the Video
Unlocking the Future of IVF: Navigating the Complex World of IVF Genomics
Explore the rise of IVF genomics, from PGT-A to WGS and polygenic risk scores, with insights on ethics, costs, and future implications for embryo screening. Read the Blog post
Transfer of embryos affected by monogenic conditions: an Ethics Committee Opinion (2025)
Patient requests to transfer embryos with serious monogenic disorders detected in preimplantation testing are rare; this opinion discusses physician responses. View the Committee Opinion
Journal Club Global: Embriões mosaicos ao Teste Genético Pré-Implantacional para Aneuploidia (PGT-A): o que fazer?
Discutiremos embriões mosaicos ao teste genético pré-implantacional para aneuploidia (PGT-A) View the Video
Journal Global Club From TSRM 2024: Preimplantation genetic testing for aneuploidy in unexplained recurrent pregnancy loss: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Explore the effectiveness of PGT-A in managing unexplained recurrent pregnancy loss, featuring systematic review findings, insights on miscarriage risks, and live birth rates. View the Video
Genetics: 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 Video
Use 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 Opinion
Codes 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 Answer
The use of preimplantation genetic testing for aneuploidy: a committee opinion (2024)
PGT-A use in the U.S. is rising, but its value as a routine IVF screening test is unclear, with mixed results from various studies. View the Committee Opinion
Journal Club Global: 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 Video
Coding for an endometrial biopsy/Mock cycle
We had patients request us to bill their insurance for the two monitoring visits and the Endo BX and change the diagnosis code to something that is payable. View the Answer
Journal Club Global: Cost effectiveness analyses of PGT-A
Infertility treatments can be financially burdensome, often without insurance coverage, making understanding the cost effectiveness of PGT-A crucial. View the Video
Coding PGT requisitions to the PGT lab
Do you have any recommended codes to use for PGT requisitions to the PGT lab? View the Answer
Genetics: 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 Video
Genetics - 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 Video
Clinical management of mosaic results from preimplantation genetic testing for aneuploidy of blastocysts: a committee opinion (2023)
This document incorporates studies about mosaic embryo transfer and provides evidence-based considerations for embryos with mosaic results on PGT-A. View the Committee Opinion
Journal Club Global - Revisiting the STAR trial: The Fellows debate PGT-A
We are excited to host a debate covering the pros and cons of PGT-A and how new technologies should be validated before clinical implementation. View the Video
Indications and management of preimplantation genetic testing for monogenic conditions: a committee opinion (2023)
ASRM has updated its opinion on PGT for monogenic conditions, providing guidance on clinical and technical complexities. View the Committee Opinion
Results Review
What CPT code is most appropriate to submit for Physician Time to review CCS/PGS/PGD results? View the Answer
Sperm DNA Fragmentation
Is there a CPT code for HALO DNA Fragmentation for sperm? View the Answer
ICSI and Embryo Biopsy
How to bill for ICSI or embryo biopsies that occur in different days? View the Answer
Embryo Biopsy
Have any new codes been introduced for the lab portion of PGT? View the Answer
Embryo Biopsy Embryologist Travel Costs
Can we bill insurance for the biopsy procedure? Can we bill for travel expenses? View the Answer
Embryo Biopsy PGS Testing
What codes are appropriate for PGS testing? View the Answer
Assisted Zona Hatching
Can assisted hatching and embryo biopsy for PGT-A; PGT-M or PGT-SR be billed during the same cycle? View the Answer
Journal Club Global - PGT-A - Can non-invasive approaches based on spent medium analysis
PGT-A by trophectoderm biopsy aims to select available euploid embryos for transfer. View the Video
ASRM müllerian anomalies classification 2021
The Task Force set goals for a new classification and chose to base it on the iconic AFS classification from 1988 because of its simplicity and recognizability. View the Committee Opinion
Reproductive and hormonal considerations in women at increased risk for hereditary gynecologic cancers: Society of Gynecologic Oncology and American Society for Reproductive Medicine Evidence-Based Review (2019)
Providers who care for women at risk for hereditary gynecologic cancers must consider the impact of these conditions. View the Joint Statement
Disclosure 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 Opinion
