Health insurance coverage is a complicated subject. Coverage for infertility treatment varies from
plan to plan and from insurance company to insurance company. Florida law does not mandate your
insurance company to cover fertility evaluation or treatment . It is very important for you to
research what your insurance plan covers in terms of evaluation and treatment of
infertility, either online or by calling the insurer or benefits representative, or both, optimally before
your first visit.
We understand that dealing with the insurance companies regarding your fertility coverage might be
intimidating at first glance. To protect yourself from incurring fees that may not be covered by your
insurance plan, you should obtain written verification of your benefits.
Insurance companies have specific guidelines to help you determine the extent of your fertility benefits. They
are obligated to provide you with this information. Typically, the information is delivered only in response to
specific questions asked by the insured (you) and some important information may be omitted unintentionally.
To verify your insurance benefits, please refer to the customer service phone number printed on your
insurance card. When verifying your benefits, you should:
- Obtain the name of the customer service representative giving you information.
- Document the date and time of your phone call.
- Request written confirmation of your specific benefits.
Review your benefits booklet (should be available from your employer if you are part of a group plan.)
Copy the section that pertains to infertility benefits. Please understand that if treatment is not
covered by your insurance plan, payment is due at the time of service.
FERTILITY INSURANCE QUESTIONS
If infertility is included in your policy coverage, the following questions should be asked:
- Is my policy for diagnostic service only?
- Is Diagnostic Code 628.9 covered?
- Do I have coverage for the treatment of underlying conditions that may be the cause of my infertility?
- Would CPT codes 58322 & 58323, for IUI, with diagnosis code V26.1 be covered?
- Would advanced Reproductive Technology – using CPT codes 58970, 58974, 58976 for aspiration/retrieval and
transfer, 89250 through 89280 for embryology labs, and the diagnosis code 628.9 be covered?
- Is there a pre-existing clause on my policy in reference to infertility treatment or surgery procedures?
- Do I have any drug coverage for infertility treatment? If yes, where? (mail order or local pharmacy) What
drugs? (i.e. Bravelle, Follistim, Gonal F, Lupron, Menopur)
- Do I need a referral and/or prior authorization for any office visits or procedures? (If yes, please obtain a
referral before your visit with us. If you do not, your visit/services may not be covered)
- Have I met my deductible?
- What is my co-pay or co-insurance that will be due?
We are Infertility/Reproductive Endocrinology Specialists. If you have a specialist co-pay/co-insurance or if the
deductible has not been met on your policy, you will need to be prepared to pay this amount for covered expenses.
It is our greatest desire to help you overcome your infertility with the least amount of stress
possible. Nevertheless, we can not code evaluation or treatment of infertility under alternative diagnostic
codes as that would be insurance fraud. Please do not place our office staff or physicians in the unfair position
of having to decline a request to provide false information to your insurance company.
If you are being seen by our physicians for non-infertility medical issues (endometriosis, recurrent pregnancy
loss or other reproductive endocrine health concerns) your diagnostic code will indicate this information.
If your insurance company does not provide fertility benefits, options do exist for financing your fertility
evaluation and treatment. Please refer to the Financial Assistance section on our website for more information on
these programs.
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