Exam CPC topic 10 question 68 discussion

Actual exam question from AAPC's CPC

Question #: 68
Topic #: 10

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?

A. 58976
B. 58974
C. 58999
D. 58970

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Suggested Answer: D 🗳️

by 1aa99b1 at Feb. 1, 2025, 2:26 p.m.

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JJohns1024

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Selected Answer: D

58970 is the code for follicle puncture for oocyte retrieval, any method. This would be most appropriate because they are withdrawing fluid containing the egg. 58976 would not be correct because that is for intrafallopian transfer of gamete, zygote, or embryo.

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mathunit1

8 months, 2 weeks ago

Selected Answer: D

Google results say that the answer is D.

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1aa99b1

9 months, 4 weeks ago

Selected Answer: A

THIS CPT CODE IS FOR THE ASPIRATION OF AN OVARIAN FOLLICLE FOR THE IN VETRO FERTILIZATION IVF UDER RADIOLOGIC GUIDENCE IT ACCURATELY DESCRIBES THE PROCEDURE MENTIONED IN THE QUESTION. D DOES NOT MENTION THE GUIDENCE

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