CPT Codes For Quantitative Ultrasound Tissue Characterization
Below is a list summarizing the CPT codes for quantitative ultrasound tissue characterization.
CPT Code 0689T
CPT 0689T describes the interpretation and reporting of quantitative ultrasound tissue characterization (non-elastographic) without needing a diagnostic ultrasound examination of the same anatomy (e.g., organ, gland, tissue, target structure).
CPT Code 0690T
CPT 0690T describes an add-on code for quantitative ultrasound tissue characterization (non-elastographic) to interpret and report a diagnostic ultrasound examination of the same anatomy (eg, organ, gland, tissue, target structure) and should be listed separately in addition to code for primary procedure.