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Embryo Culture Denied As Experimental

We have received denials from insurance payers when billing CPT code 89251. The denial indicates “experimental in nature, not FDA approved.” I understand that CPT codes are not approved by FDA, but by the AMA. Can you advise with appealing this denial?

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Use of Code 99211 for a Monitoring Appointment

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Transfer of embryos affected by monogenic conditions: an Ethics Committee Opinion (2025)

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Disclosure of medical errors and untoward events involving gametes and embryos: an Ethics Committee opinion (2024)

Medical providers have an ethical duty to disclose clinically significant errors involving gametes and embryos. View the Committee Opinion
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Use of Code 99211 for a Monitoring Appointment

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