Mar. 16 at 11:49 PM
$QTI My prompt for Claude Sonnet 4.6: What impact will the recent approval of CTA code for their scanner have on sales?
Claude reponse:
Great question — and just a quick note: the code you're referring to is actually a **CPT code** (Current Procedural Terminology), not a CTA code. It's an important distinction. Here's a full breakdown of what it means for QTI:
**What Was Approved**
The American Medical Association's CPT Editorial Panel approved a new Category III CPT code — **X579T** — for 3D quantitative transmission volumetric ultrasound tomography of the breast, recognizing it as a distinct and reportable clinical service.
**Timeline**
The new code is scheduled for release on **July 1, 2026**, and will take effect **January 1, 2027**. So the immediate revenue impact on 2026 guidance is limited, but it sets up a significant catalyst going into 2027.
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