92680-8
ClinicalUS.elastography Lung additional for lesion
Definition
Ultrasound elastography performed to assess additional focal lesions on the lung. This term was created for, but not limited in use to, CPT 76983 (Ultrasound, elastography; each additional target lesion), which is one of three codes that replaced a more generic Category III code 0346T (ultrasound elastography).
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Multisection additional for lesion
Property
Find
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Chest>Lung
Scale Type
Doc
Method Type
US.elastography
Details
Class
RAD
Order/Observation
Both
Short Name
USE Lung lesion addl
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 92680-8?
LOINC code 92680-8 identifies "US.elastography Lung additional for lesion". Ultrasound elastography performed to assess additional focal lesions on the lung. This term was created for, but not limited in use to, CPT 76983 (Ultrasound, elastography; each additional target lesion), which is one of three codes that replaced a more generic Category III code 0346T (ultrasound elastography).
What does 92680-8 measure?
This code measures Multisection additional for lesion in Chest>Lung. It belongs to the RAD class in the LOINC classification.
What is LOINC?
LOINC (Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes) is a universal standard for identifying laboratory and clinical observations. It is maintained by the Regenstrief Institute and used worldwide for health data exchange.