A couple presents to the freestanding fertility clinic to start in vitro fertilization.

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.

CPT® Coding:

58976: Aspiration of ovarian follicle(s) with ultrasound guidance.

AMA ' s CPT® Professional Edition (current year).

CPT® Assistant for detailed coding guidelines on reproductive procedures.