Intraoperative Ultrasound

Question:

I see there is a code for intraoperative ultrasound, 76998. Can I code that when I use ultrasound intraoperatively to assist with tumor removal?

Answer:

No – intraoperative ultrasound is included in the tumor removal surgical CPT code and should not be separately reported by the surgeon.

*This response is based on the best information available as of 12/02/21.