Embryo 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 or is it only submitted one time over the multiple days of culture? Same question for 89272.
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Codes for Embryo Biopsy
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Assisted reproduction with advancing paternal and maternal age: an Ethics Committee opinion (2025)
Explore ethical considerations in assisted reproduction for older parents, balancing reproductive autonomy with potential offspring well-being. View the Committee Opinion
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