89344 Storage/year reprod tissue
Also known as: storage reproductive tissue yearly, tissue storage per year
Storage and maintenance of cryopreserved reproductive tissue specimen(s) for one year.
In Plain Language
keeping frozen reproductive tissue for a year; annual tissue storage fee
Clinical Context
Annual storage fee for cryopreserved reproductive tissue for patients undergoing fertility preservation.
RVU Information
CPT 89344 does not have a physician work RVU assigned by CMS. Reimbursement for this code is determined by payer-specific fee schedules.
Billing & Documentation
Lab and pathology codes require an order from the treating provider with clinical indication. For molecular pathology and genetic testing, document the specific analytes tested and clinical rationale.
How This Code Compares
This code has a work RVU of 0.00, meaning it does not have a physician work component assigned by CMS. In the Pathology & Lab category, 94% of codes share this characteristic.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 89344?
CPT 89344 (Storage/year reprod tissue) is a Pathology & Lab code. Storage and maintenance of cryopreserved reproductive tissue specimen(s) for one year.
Who uses CPT code 89344?
CPT 89344 is used by Reproductive Laboratory, Infertility. Annual storage fee for cryopreserved reproductive tissue for patients undergoing fertility preservation.
When is CPT 89344 used?
Annual storage fee for cryopreserved reproductive tissue for patients undergoing fertility preservation.
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