A couple presents to the freestanding fertility clinic to start in vitro fertilization. Under radiologic guidance, an aspiration needle is inserted (by aid of a superimposed guiding-line) puncturing…

The correct answer is A. 58976. The procedure involves the aspiration of fluid from an ovarian follicle to retrieve the egg under radiologic guidance. Procedure Description: Aspiration needle insertion. Puncture of the ovary and preovulatory follicle. Withdrawal of fluid containing the egg. Radiologic…

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A couple presents to the freestanding fertility clinic to start in vitro fertilization. Under radiologic guidance, an aspiration needle is inserted (by aid of a superimposed guiding-line) puncturing the ovary and preovulatory follicle and withdrawing fluid from the follicle containing the egg. What is the correct CPT® code for this procedure?

Options

A58976
B58974
C58999
D58970

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C
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Explanation

The procedure involves the aspiration of fluid from an ovarian follicle to retrieve the egg under radiologic guidance. Procedure Description: Aspiration needle insertion. Puncture of the ovary and preovulatory follicle. Withdrawal of fluid containing the egg. Radiologic guidance was used. 58976: Aspiration of ovarian follicle(s) with ultrasound guidance.

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#in vitro fertilization#follicle aspiration#oocyte retrieval#radiologic guidance

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