AMA CPT® Assistant - 2004 Issue 5 (May)

Pathology and Laboratory (May 2004)

May 2004 page 16 Coding Consultation:Questions and Answers Pathology and Labarotory, 89250-89356 (Q&A) Question Do the codes in the Reproductive Medicine Section (89250-89356) apply only to female patients? AMA Comment In general, procedures involving the oocyte or embryo are coded for the female partner, whereas those directly involving sperm alone are coded for the male partner. Alternatively, all of these procedures (89250- 89356) may be applied to the female. Pathology and Laboratory (May 2004). CPT® Assistant. 2004; May 2004 page 16 ...

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