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Billing 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.

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Physician Review during billing of Semen Analysis

When billing for a semen analysis, is the physician required
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Billing 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.
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Semen analysis and thaw code

Can we use the semen analysis presence and motility (89300) code along with a reproductive tissue thaw code  (89354)
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TESE test thaws

We perform test thaws to determine if frozen TESE specimens from other clinics are suitable for our procedures.

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Appropriate Use of Modifier -25

Is Modifier -25 appropriate in the monitoring cycle when an ultrasound
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How to bill for an FET

Is there a new update to the 89272 code that allows its use without
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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?
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Billing 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.

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Billing 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 Answer
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Billing 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 Answer
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Semen analysis and thaw code

Can we use the semen analysis presence and motility (89300) code along with a reproductive tissue thaw code  (89354) View the Answer
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TESE test thaws

We perform test thaws to determine if frozen TESE specimens from other clinics are suitable for our procedures. View the Answer
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