Semen Analysis Code Types

Can you explain the differences between the semen analysis codes?

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Coding of identification of sperm in aspirate

During vasovasostomy/vasoepididyostomy procedures, our surgeons perform intra-op sperm identification from aspirate

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Prewashed Sperm

I have a question regarding prewashed sperm and billing for this service.

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Retrograde Semen Analysis

What CPT code would you suggest for retrograde semen analysis?

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Semen Analysis and Interpretation

My IVF lab does a full semen analysis with strict morphology.

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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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EMR Shared Phrases/Template Library

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Sperm Prep in Office vs. Lab

What are the codes for sperm washing when performed in the office vs in a CLIA certified lab? View the Answer

Sperm Preparation IUI and IVF

What semen analysis codes apply to sperm preparation for IUI or IVF? View the Answer

Sperm Viability Assay

Is there a separate CPT code for sperm viability? View the Answer

Retrograde Semen Analysis

What CPT code would you suggest for retrograde semen analysis? View the Answer

Recommended practices for the management of embryology, andrology, and endocrinology laboratories: a committee opinion (2014)

A general overview for good management practices within the endocrinology, andrology, and embryology laboratories in the United States. View the Recommendation

Semen Analysis and Interpretation

My IVF lab does a full semen analysis with strict morphology. View the Answer

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

Semen Analysis For Assessment of Fertility

What is the appropriate diagnostic code to use for a semen analysis for the assessment of infertility? View the Answer

Semen Analysis of Pellet

What is the CPT code for a semen pellet analysis? View the Answer

Semen Leukocyte Assay

What CPT code is applicable for a Semen Leukocyte Analysis or a Reflex Leukocyte Assay?

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Semen Morphology Without Analysis

What is the appropriate code for Strict Criteria Morphology alone (without semen analysis)? View the Answer

Sperm Prep in Office vs. Lab

What are the codes for sperm washing when performed in the office vs in a CLIA certified lab? View the Answer

Sperm Preparation IUI and IVF

What semen analysis codes apply to sperm preparation for IUI or IVF? View the Answer

Sperm Viability Assay

Is there a separate CPT code for sperm viability? View the Answer

Retrograde Semen Analysis

What CPT code would you suggest for retrograde semen analysis? View the Answer

Recommended practices for the management of embryology, andrology, and endocrinology laboratories: a committee opinion (2014)

A general overview for good management practices within the endocrinology, andrology, and embryology laboratories in the United States. View the Recommendation

Semen Analysis and Interpretation

My IVF lab does a full semen analysis with strict morphology. View the Answer

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

Semen Analysis For Assessment of Fertility

What is the appropriate diagnostic code to use for a semen analysis for the assessment of infertility? View the Answer

Semen Analysis of Pellet

What is the CPT code for a semen pellet analysis? View the Answer

Semen Leukocyte Assay

What CPT code is applicable for a Semen Leukocyte Analysis or a Reflex Leukocyte Assay?

View the Answer

Semen Morphology Without Analysis

What is the appropriate code for Strict Criteria Morphology alone (without semen analysis)? View the Answer

Sperm Prep in Office vs. Lab

What are the codes for sperm washing when performed in the office vs in a CLIA certified lab? View the Answer

Sperm Preparation IUI and IVF

What semen analysis codes apply to sperm preparation for IUI or IVF? View the Answer

Sperm Viability Assay

Is there a separate CPT code for sperm viability? View the Answer

Retrograde Semen Analysis

What CPT code would you suggest for retrograde semen analysis? View the Answer

Recommended practices for the management of embryology, andrology, and endocrinology laboratories: a committee opinion (2014)

A general overview for good management practices within the endocrinology, andrology, and embryology laboratories in the United States. View the Recommendation

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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

Cryopreservation/Vitrification Sperm/Testicular Tissues

What are the correct codes for the Cryopreservation/Vitrification of Sperm or testicular tissues? View the Answer

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

Posthumous retrieval and use of gametes or embryos: an Ethics Committee opinion (2018)

Posthumous gamete (sperm or oocyte) retrieval or use for reproductive purposes is ethically justifiable if written documentation from the deceased authorizing the procedure is available. View the Committee Opinion

Semen Analysis and Interpretation

My IVF lab does a full semen analysis with strict morphology. View the Answer

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

Semen Analysis For Assessment of Fertility

What is the appropriate diagnostic code to use for a semen analysis for the assessment of infertility? View the Answer

Semen Analysis of Pellet

What is the CPT code for a semen pellet analysis? View the Answer

Semen Freezing

We have a couple who are doing an IUI cycle. View the Answer

Semen Leukocyte Assay

What CPT code is applicable for a Semen Leukocyte Analysis or a Reflex Leukocyte Assay?

View the Answer

Semen Morphology Without Analysis

What is the appropriate code for Strict Criteria Morphology alone (without semen analysis)? View the Answer

Sperm DNA Fragmentation

Is there a CPT code for HALO DNA Fragmentation for sperm? 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

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

Sperm Viability Assay

Is there a separate CPT code for sperm viability? View the Answer

Prewashed Sperm

I have a question regarding prewashed sperm and billing for this service. View the Answer

Reproductive Tissue Storage

What are the CPT codes for the Storage of Reproductive Cells/Tissues? View the Answer

Retrograde Semen Analysis

What CPT code would you suggest for retrograde semen analysis? 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

Lab Case Rates

What ICD-10 codes apply to case rates? View the Answer

Office Testicular Aspiration

We are inquiring about a coding question for testicular aspirations. View the Answer

Gamete Thawing/Warming

Can patients be charged for each vial/straw of reproductive gametes or tissues thawed? View the Answer

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

Cryopreservation/Vitrification Sperm/Testicular Tissues

What are the correct codes for the Cryopreservation/Vitrification of Sperm or testicular tissues? View the Answer

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

Posthumous retrieval and use of gametes or embryos: an Ethics Committee opinion (2018)

Semen Analysis and Interpretation

My IVF lab does a full semen analysis with strict morphology. View the Answer

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

Semen Analysis For Assessment of Fertility

What is the appropriate diagnostic code to use for a semen analysis for the assessment of infertility? View the Answer

Semen Analysis of Pellet

What is the CPT code for a semen pellet analysis? View the Answer

Semen Freezing

We have a couple who are doing an IUI cycle. View the Answer

Semen Leukocyte Assay

What CPT code is applicable for a Semen Leukocyte Analysis or a Reflex Leukocyte Assay?

View the Answer

Semen Morphology Without Analysis

What is the appropriate code for Strict Criteria Morphology alone (without semen analysis)? View the Answer

Sperm DNA Fragmentation

Is there a CPT code for HALO DNA Fragmentation for sperm? 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

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

Sperm Viability Assay

Is there a separate CPT code for sperm viability? View the Answer

Prewashed Sperm

I have a question regarding prewashed sperm and billing for this service. View the Answer

Reproductive Tissue Storage

What are the CPT codes for the Storage of Reproductive Cells/Tissues? View the Answer

Retrograde Semen Analysis

What CPT code would you suggest for retrograde semen analysis? 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

Lab Case Rates

What ICD-10 codes apply to case rates? View the Answer

Office Testicular Aspiration

We are inquiring about a coding question for testicular aspirations. View the Answer

Gamete Thawing/Warming

Can patients be charged for each vial/straw of reproductive gametes or tissues thawed? View the Answer

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

Cryopreservation/Vitrification Sperm/Testicular Tissues

What are the correct codes for the Cryopreservation/Vitrification of Sperm or testicular tissues? View the Answer

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