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AAPC Exam CPC Topic 4 Question 52 Discussion

Actual exam question for AAPC's CPC exam
Question #: 52
Topic #: 4
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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?

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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.


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by Marguerita at Aug 17, 2025, 11:41 PM

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Twana
13 hours ago
This one seems pretty straightforward. I'm going to carefully read through the details and think about which CPT code best matches the procedure described.
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Melinda
15 days ago
Ooh, tricky one! I'm going with B. 58974. Sounds like the right code for follicle aspiration.
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Slyvia
2 months ago
Hmm, I think it's D. 58970. That code seems to fit the description of the procedure.
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Maxima
2 months ago
I think the correct CPT code is 58976.
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