After insertion of a speculum into the vagina, a catheter was passed that contained several small embryos. With the use of the catheter, the embryos were inserted into the uterus. What is the cpt code assigned for this.
Answer:
In vitro fertilization (IVF) is a type of reproductive technology used in infertility treatment. It consists of several steps. Mainly it performs involving retrieving eggs from womans ovaries and fertilizing with sperm of man. The fertilized egg is called as embryo. This embryo is transferred to a womans uterus, After 7-10 days pregnancy occurs when the embryo implans itself in the uterus.
The CPT code assigned for transfer of the embryos into the uterus is 58974.
The CPT code assigned for the work of transfer of gamete, zygote, or embryo into intrafallopian tube is 58976.
Hence, the final and correct answer of CPT code assigned for this question is 58974.
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