B03BYZZMagnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of Spinal Cord using Other Contrast

  • Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-PCS B03BYZZ
CMS Source: FY 2026 ICD-10-PCS dataset. Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026.FacebookXLinkedInPrint

B03BYZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of Spinal Cord using Other Contrast. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026). The root operation Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) involves computer reformatted digital display of multiplanar images developed from the capture of radiofrequency signals emitted by nuclei in a body site excited within a magnetic field.

Code Identity

ICD-10-PCS Code
B03BYZZ
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of Spinal Cord using Other Contrast
Parent Code
Short Description
MRI of Spinal Cord using Oth Contrast

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.

PositionDesignationValueMeaning
1SectionBImaging
2Body System0Central Nervous System
3Type3Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
4BodyPartBSpinal Cord
5ContrastYOther Contrast
6QualifierZNone
7QualifierZNone

Convert to ICD-9-PCS

Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for B03BYZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.

88.93
Approximate match.

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Questions About B03BYZZ

Is B03BYZZ a billable code?

Yes. B03BYZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of Spinal Cord using Other Contrast on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What do the characters in B03BYZZ mean?

B03BYZZ 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 3 is the Type (Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)); the 4th character B is the BodyPart (Spinal Cord); the 5th character Y is the Contrast (Other Contrast); the 6th character Z is the Qualifier (None); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (None).

What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of B03BYZZ?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of Spinal Cord using Other Contrast crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 88.93. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.