In simple words: This procedure thaws frozen embryos that were stored for later use.The embryos are carefully warmed, cleaned, and placed in a special solution to help them grow before being transferred to the woman's uterus.

This code represents the laboratory procedure for thawing one or more cryopreserved embryos. The process involves carefully warming the embryos, removing the cryoprotective agents, and placing them in a nutrient solution to prepare them for transfer to the uterus.It's important to note that this code is distinct from cryopreservation (89258) and storage (89342).

Example 1: A patient undergoing IVF has embryos cryopreserved for future use.When ready, the embryos are thawed using code 89352., A woman who needs cancer therapy has embryos cryopreserved prior to treatment. After recovery, the embryos are thawed for implantation., A patient undergoes in vitro fertilization (IVF) and has excess embryos cryopreserved. Later, they choose to use the stored embryos, which are thawed using this code.

Documentation should include the number of embryos thawed, the date of the procedure, and confirmation of the patient's identity. Medical records should also include relevant information regarding the prior cryopreservation and the indication for thawing.

** Survival rates for thawed embryos are generally high, approaching 95-100%, however survival is not guaranteed. The duration of cryopreservation generally does not have a negative impact on survival rates. The success of pregnancy after embryo transfer depends on multiple factors and is not guaranteed by the thawing procedure itself.