Sperm Wash No Male Factor
What would be the best code to use for a sperm wash when it is not a male factor issue? There is a code for male factor in a female patient, but not a code for a female factor in a male patient. My thought would be to use “Male Infertility-other” (N46.8). Can you please confirm?
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Would it be appropriate to bill a 99211 when an RN is doing a limited ultrasound and documenting findings during an IUI or IVF treatment cycle? View the Answer
Prewashed Sperm
I have a question regarding prewashed sperm and billing for this service. View the Answer
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
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Semen Analysis CPT and CLIA Certification
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Sperm Wash
Does the sperm wash code cover the semen analysis and morphology, or can we bill separately under the male for these services? View the Answer
Sperm Wash No Male Factor
What would be the best code to use for a sperm wash when it is not a male factor issue? View the Answer
ICD-10 Code For Intrauterine Insemination (IUI) For Same-Sex Couple
Which ICD-10 code you recommend for IUI same gender couples? View the Answer
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
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IUI Same Gender
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IUI Sex Preselection
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IVF Case Rates
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Ovulation Induction Monitoring for IUI
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Sperm Wash No Male Factor
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