Beginning Nov. 1, 2024, our cryopreservation and storage benefit for Harvard Pilgrim Health Care and Tufts Health Plan Commercial fully insured members and Tufts Health Direct members includes coverage for ovarian tissue and testicular tissue. Previously, our cryopreservation and storage coverage included only sperm, eggs, and embryos.
The following codes are now covered for the cryopreservation and storage of testicular and ovarian tissue:
- 89335 – Cryopreservation, reproductive tissue, testicular
- 89344 – Storage (per year); reproductive tissue, testicular/ovarian
- 89354 – Thawing of cryopreserved; reproductive tissue, testicular/ovarian
- 89398 – Unlisted reproductive medicine laboratory procedure
Refer to our Assisted Reproductive Technology Services medical necessity guidelines for the latest information.
Storage of reproductive materials for Maine members
The storage of reproductive materials is covered for up to five years for Maine fully insured members. To ensure that claims are paid accordingly for the storage of reproductive materials beyond two years, providers are required to annually attest that the member’s benefits include up to five years of storage and that they have reproductive materials requiring continued storage. Please complete and submit the Cryopreservation Storage Attestation Form prior to submitting claims for each year of storage beyond year two to 800-232-0816.
For more information, refer to the Assisted Reproductive Technology Services – Maine Products medical necessity guidelines.