Sperm DNA Fragmentation
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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)![Coding Andrology teaser](/globalassets/_asrm/practice-guidance/coding/coding_andrology_teaser.png)
TESE test thaws
We perform test thaws to determine if frozen TESE specimens from other clinics are suitable for our procedures.![Coding Andrology teaser](/globalassets/_asrm/practice-guidance/coding/coding_andrology_teaser.png)
Coding of identification of sperm in aspirate
During vasovasostomy/vasoepididyostomy procedures, our surgeons perform intra-op sperm identification from aspirate![Coding Andrology teaser](/globalassets/_asrm/practice-guidance/coding/coding_andrology_teaser.png)
Prewashed Sperm
I have a question regarding prewashed sperm and billing for this service.More Resources
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ASRM MAC Tool 2021
The ASRM Müllerian Anomaly Classification 2021 (MAC2021) includes cervical and vaginal anomalies and standardize terminology within an interactive tool format.
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Ethics Committee Reports are drafted by the members of the ASRM Ethics Committee on the tough ethical dilemmas of reproductive medicine.
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Patient Resources
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Topic Resources
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Fertility and Sterility On Air - TOC: May 2024
Topics this month include Iatrogenic and demographic determinants of the national plural birth increase, outcomes between ICSI and IVF with PGT-A. Listen to the Episode![Videos Icon](/globalassets/_icons/videos.png)
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 Icon](/globalassets/_icons/codingcorner.png)
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![Podcast Icon](/globalassets/_icons/podcast.png)
Fertility and Sterility On Air - Unplugged: March 2024
Topics include: melatonin and implantation (4:38), whole-genome screening of embryos, and bioengineering assisted reproductive technology. Listen to the Episode![Videos Icon](/globalassets/_icons/videos.png)
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![Podcast Icon](/globalassets/_icons/podcast.png)
Fertility and Sterility On Air - TOC: February 2024
Topics this month include the optimial AMH level in oocyte donors, the role of mean number of DNA breakpoints (MDB) in sperm DNA integrity, and more. Listen to the Episode![Coding Icon](/globalassets/_icons/codingcorner.png)
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![Document Icon](/globalassets/_icons/document.png)
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![Videos Icon](/globalassets/_icons/videos.png)
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![Coding Icon](/globalassets/_icons/codingcorner.png)
Sperm DNA Fragmentation
Is there a CPT code for HALO DNA Fragmentation for sperm? View the Answer![Coding Icon](/globalassets/_icons/codingcorner.png)
Results Review
What CPT code is most appropriate to submit for Physician Time to review CCS/PGS/PGD results? View the Answer![Coding Icon](/globalassets/_icons/codingcorner.png)
ICSI and Embryo Biopsy
How to bill for ICSI or embryo biopsies that occur in different days? View the Answer![Coding Icon](/globalassets/_icons/codingcorner.png)
Genetic Counseling
Does ASRM have any guidance for how to bill for genetic counseling services provided by a genetic counselor?View the Answer
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Embryo Biopsy
Have any new codes been introduced for the lab portion of PGT? View the Answer![Coding Icon](/globalassets/_icons/codingcorner.png)
Embryo Biopsy Embryologist Travel Costs
Can we bill insurance for the biopsy procedure? Can we bill for travel expenses? View the Answer![Coding Icon](/globalassets/_icons/codingcorner.png)
Embryo Biopsy PGS Testing
What codes are appropriate for PGS testing? View the Answer![Coding Icon](/globalassets/_icons/codingcorner.png)
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![Document Icon](/globalassets/_icons/document.png)
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![Videos Icon](/globalassets/_icons/videos.png)
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![Document Icon](/globalassets/_icons/document.png)
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![Videos Icon](/globalassets/_icons/videos.png)
Journal Club Global - Accuracy of Preimplantation Genetic Testing for Aneuploidies
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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![Document Icon](/globalassets/_icons/document.png)
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![Document Icon](/globalassets/_icons/document.png)
Use of preimplantation genetic testing for monogenic defects (PGT-M) for adult-onset conditions: an Ethics Committee opinion (2018)
Preimplantation genetic testing for monogenic diseases for adult-onset conditions is ethically permissible for a range of conditions including when the condition is serious and no safe, effective interventions are available. View the Committee Document![Document Icon](/globalassets/_icons/document.png)
Best 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 Guideline![Membership Icon](/globalassets/_icons/membership.png)
Preimplantation Genetic Testing Special Interest Group (PGTSIG)
The ASRM PGTSIG coordinates research, education, and training in preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGT). Learn more about the PGTSIGTopic Resources
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Fertility 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 Episode![Coding Icon](/globalassets/_icons/codingcorner.png)
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![Coding Icon](/globalassets/_icons/codingcorner.png)
TESE test thaws
We perform test thaws to determine if frozen TESE specimens from other clinics are suitable for our procedures. View the Answer![Coding Icon](/globalassets/_icons/codingcorner.png)
Sperm wash/IUI
Is CPT code 89260 is correct to use for our sperm wash/IUI procedure? View the Answer![Podcast Icon](/globalassets/_icons/podcast.png)
Fertility and Sterility On Air - TOC: February 2024
Topics this month include the optimial AMH level in oocyte donors, the role of mean number of DNA breakpoints (MDB) in sperm DNA integrity, and more. Listen to the Episode![Coding Icon](/globalassets/_icons/codingcorner.png)
Prewashed Sperm
I have a question regarding prewashed sperm and billing for this service. View the Answer![Coding Icon](/globalassets/_icons/codingcorner.png)
Retrograde Semen Analysis
What CPT code would you suggest for retrograde semen analysis? View the Answer![Coding Icon](/globalassets/_icons/codingcorner.png)
Semen Analysis and Interpretation
My IVF lab does a full semen analysis with strict morphology. View the Answer![Coding Icon](/globalassets/_icons/codingcorner.png)
Semen Analysis Code Types
Can you explain the differences between the semen analysis codes? View the Answer![Coding Icon](/globalassets/_icons/codingcorner.png)
Semen 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 Answer![Coding Icon](/globalassets/_icons/codingcorner.png)
Semen Analysis of Pellet
What is the CPT code for a semen pellet analysis? View the Answer![Coding Icon](/globalassets/_icons/codingcorner.png)
Semen Freezing
We have a couple who are doing an IUI cycle. View the Answer![Coding Icon](/globalassets/_icons/codingcorner.png)
Semen Leukocyte Assay
What CPT code is applicable for a Semen Leukocyte Analysis or a Reflex Leukocyte Assay?View the Answer
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Semen Morphology Without Analysis
What is the appropriate code for Strict Criteria Morphology alone (without semen analysis)? View the Answer![Coding Icon](/globalassets/_icons/codingcorner.png)
Sperm DNA Fragmentation
Is there a CPT code for HALO DNA Fragmentation for sperm? View the Answer![Coding Icon](/globalassets/_icons/codingcorner.png)
Sperm 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 Answer![Coding Icon](/globalassets/_icons/codingcorner.png)
Sperm 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 Answer![Coding Icon](/globalassets/_icons/codingcorner.png)
Sperm Viability Assay
Is there a separate CPT code for sperm viability? View the Answer![Coding Icon](/globalassets/_icons/codingcorner.png)
Reproductive Tissue Storage
What are the CPT codes for the Storage of Reproductive Cells/Tissues? View the Answer![Coding Icon](/globalassets/_icons/codingcorner.png)
IUI
We are seeing conflicting information about the correct ICD-10 diagnosis code for the CPT 58322, Artificial l Insemination, Intra-uterine. View the Answer![Coding Icon](/globalassets/_icons/codingcorner.png)
Office Testicular Aspiration
We are inquiring about a coding question for testicular aspirations. View the Answer![Coding Icon](/globalassets/_icons/codingcorner.png)
Lab Case Rates
What ICD-10 codes apply to case rates? View the Answer![Coding Icon](/globalassets/_icons/codingcorner.png)
Gamete Thawing/Warming
Can patients be charged for each vial/straw of reproductive gametes or tissues thawed? View the Answer![Coding Icon](/globalassets/_icons/codingcorner.png)
Donor 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 Answer![Coding Icon](/globalassets/_icons/codingcorner.png)
Cryopreservation/Vitrification Sperm/Testicular Tissues
What are the correct codes for the Cryopreservation/Vitrification of Sperm or testicular tissues? View the Answer![Document Icon](/globalassets/_icons/document.png)
Intracytoplasmic 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 Document![Document Icon](/globalassets/_icons/document.png)