Infertility and Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) Coding Flashcards

Which CPT code is used for follicle puncture for oocyte retrieval (egg retrieval) during an IVF cycle?

Answer: 58970

CPT 58970 describes follicle puncture for oocyte retrieval by any method and is the standard surgical code for egg retrieval in IVF.

Which CPT code describes intrauterine embryo transfer following IVF?

Answer: 58974

CPT 58974 is specifically designated for embryo transfer via the intrauterine route following in vitro fertilization.

A patient undergoes intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) with 8 oocytes retrieved. Which CPT code is reported?

Answer: 89280

CPT 89280 covers assisted oocyte fertilization by microtechnique (ICSI) for 10 or fewer oocytes; 89281 is used when more than 10 oocytes are involved.

Which CPT code is used for intrauterine insemination (IUI)?

Answer: 58322

CPT 58322 describes artificial insemination via the intrauterine route (IUI), while 58321 is reserved for the intracervical route.

Which ICD-10-CM code represents female infertility of tubal origin?

Answer: N97.1

ICD-10-CM N97.1 specifically classifies female infertility associated with tubal origin, such as blocked or damaged fallopian tubes.

A laboratory cultures embryos for 5 days to the blastocyst stage. Which CPT code is most appropriate?

Answer: 89272

CPT 89272 describes extended culture of oocyte(s)/embryo(s) for 4–7 days, which covers blastocyst-stage culture beyond the standard period.

Which CPT code is used when thawing cryopreserved embryos prior to a frozen embryo transfer (FET)?

Answer: 89354

CPT 89354 covers thawing of cryopreserved embryo(s) per aliquot, which is reported before performing a frozen embryo transfer.