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Last Verified: October 2026
Healthcare providers use this code to document and receive reimbursement for visits that address moderate-level medical decision-making, often including multiple diagnoses or prescription management.
Sperm Preparation, Sperm Must Be Matured Artificially When Assisted Reproductive Technology Is Used For Fertilization. The Sperm And Seminal Fluid Are Separated And Washed. This Induces Their Maturation. The Process Includes A Semen Analysis.
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Pathology and Laboratory Procedures Reproductive Medicine Procedures |
| Common Place of Service | 11 - Office 81 - Independent Laboratory |
| Common Modifiers | 59 - Distinct Procedural Service 22 - Increased Procedural Services |
| Complexity Level | Low |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 89261 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 89261 by major payers:
$45.68
$49.76
$90.98
$719.58
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CPT 89261
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Noelia Zork
Columbia University In The City Of New York
$384.70Published rateBeth Rackow
Columbia University In The City Of New York
$370.07Published rateMarcy Maguire
Rma Of Nj
$93.59Published rateAnalisa Marki-Dunn
Associates In Womens Health Care
$14.88Published rateChristine Blauvelt
Active Medical Group Of Northern Ca A Proffesional Corporation / Austin Medical Consulting LLC / California Spine Diagnostics Medical Grp Inc
$14.88Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 89261 vs. Other Reproductive Medicine Procedures Codes
The CPT 89261 code is part of the Pathology and Laboratory Procedures services used for Reproductive Medicine Procedures. It represents a moderate-complexity encounter and is one of several codes that vary based on time spent, level of medical decision-making, and documentation requirements.
The CPT 89261 code involves more provider time and moderate medical decision-making, unlike lower-level codes that require less time and simpler assessments. It typically includes multiple diagnoses, medication management, or test interpretation, leading to higher reimbursement and more detailed documentation requirements.
| Code | Complexity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 89258-CPT | Moderate | Cryopreservation; Embryo |
| 89259-CPT | Low | Cryopreservation; Sperm |
| 89260-CPT | Low | Sperm Preparation, Sperm Must Be Matured Artificially When Assisted Reproductive Technology Is Used For Fertilization. The Sperm And Seminal Fluid Are Separated And Washed. This Induces Their Maturation. The Process Includes A Semen Analysis. |
| 89261-CPT | Low | Sperm Preparation, Sperm Must Be Matured Artificially When Assisted Reproductive Technology Is Used For Fertilization. The Sperm And Seminal Fluid Are Separated And Washed. This Induces Their Maturation. The Process Includes A Semen Analysis. |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 89261. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 89261 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
Medicare & Medicaid Rates
Government-set reimbursement amounts
Private Insurance Rates
Negotiated rates between providers and insurance companies
Geographic Location
Costs may be higher in urban areas.
Provider Type
Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.
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