The integration of ultra-portable ultrasound into the care pathway addresses a major public health challenge: the need for rapid diagnosis at the patient's bedside.
However, the billing of this medical procedure is strictly governed by the Common Classification of Medical Procedures (CCAM). While the echOpen system echOpen the examination, the responsibility for classifying the procedure, selecting the appropriate code, and ensuring the accuracy of the report rests solely with the practitioner.
The following table lists the most commonly performed procedures, taken from the Health Insurance databases:
| CCAM Code |
Title of the document |
Estimated price (subject to change) |
Billing Details |
| GFQM001 |
Thoracic ultrasound (lungs, pleura) |
37,80 € |
Ideal for suspected pneumonia or shortness of breath. |
| JAQM004 |
Ultrasound of the urinary tract (kidneys and bladder) |
52,45 € |
Includes measurement of post-void residual urine. |
| JAQM003 |
Kidney ultrasound |
52,45 € |
Screening for kidney stones or dilation of the renal pelvis. |
| ZCQM006 |
Upper abdominal ultrasound |
54,02 € |
Liver, bile ducts, pancreas, and spleen. |
| HLQM001 |
Ultrasound of the liver and bile ducts |
52,45 € |
Focused on research into gallstones. |
| ZCQM010 |
Abdominal and Pelvic Ultrasound |
75,60 € |
Comprehensive examination (requires a thorough examination of all organs listed in the official description). |
| QZQM001 |
Soft tissue ultrasound (skin, muscles) |
37,80 € |
Check for abscesses, lipomas, or foreign bodies. |
| JNQM001 |
Dating ultrasound (pregnancy < 11 weeks) |
36,47 € |
Can be combined with the consultation (with one notable exception). |
| ZZQM004 |
Transcutaneous ultrasound at the patient's bedside |
37,80 € |
Intended use: Non-transportable patients (nursing homes, home care). |
| ZCQM008 |
Transcutaneous abdominal ultrasound |
54,02 € |
Abdominal examination “excluding the pelvis” (specific code). |
| ZCQM005 |
Transcutaneous abdominal ultrasound |
75,60 € |
Abdomen and pelvis (excluding gastrointestinal Doppler). |
| HZQM001 |
Transcutaneous ultrasound of the gastrointestinal tract and/or the peritoneum |
56,70 € |
Note: “Investigation and assessment of peritoneal carcinomatosis.” |
The data in this directory is sourced from the official ameli.fr website and is provided for informational purposes only. Since CCAM rates and descriptions are subject to regular updates, it is the practitioner’s responsibility to verify the accuracy of their billing codes directly on the Health Insurance website before submitting any electronic claims. echOpen no liability for incorrect code selection or billing errors by the user, as the interpretation of the medical procedure remains the sole responsibility of the signing physician.
Access the CCAM search tool on ameli.fr.
