B0271ZZComputerized Tomography (CT Scan) of Cisterna using Low Osmolar Contrast
- Billable / Specific Code
B0271ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) of Cisterna using Low Osmolar Contrast. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026). The root operation Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) involves computer reformatted digital display of multiplanar images developed from the capture of multiple exposures of external ionizing radiation.
Code Identity
PCS Table Breakdown
Each ICD-10-PCS code is built from seven characters, each an axis of the procedure. Hover or tap the icons for the official CMS definitions.
| Position | Designation | Value | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Section | B | Imaging |
| 2 | Body System | 0 | Central Nervous System |
| 3 | Type | 2 | Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) |
| 4 | BodyPart | 7 | Cisterna |
| 5 | Contrast | 1 | Low Osmolar |
| 6 | Qualifier | Z | None |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | None |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for B0271ZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About B0271ZZ
Is B0271ZZ a billable code?
Yes. B0271ZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) of Cisterna using Low Osmolar Contrast on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in B0271ZZ mean?
B0271ZZ breaks down character by character: the 1st character B is the Section (Imaging); the 2nd character 0 is the Body System (Central Nervous System); the 3rd character 2 is the Type (Computerized Tomography (CT Scan)); the 4th character 7 is the BodyPart (Cisterna); the 5th character 1 is the Contrast (Low Osmolar); the 6th character Z is the Qualifier (None); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (None).
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of B0271ZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) of Cisterna using Low Osmolar Contrast crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 87.03. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
