B040ZZZUltrasonography of Brain
- Billable / Specific Code
B040ZZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Ultrasonography of Brain. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027). The root operation Ultrasonography involves real time display of images of anatomy or flow information developed from the capture of reflected and attenuated high frequency sound waves. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this procedure falls under Ultrasonography.
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 | 4 | Ultrasonography |
| 4 | BodyPart | 0 | Brain |
| 5 | Contrast | Z | None |
| 6 | Qualifier | Z | None |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | None |
In the ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index
These FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index entries lead to this code:
To code ultrasonography of the brain, open the FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index at Ultrasonography, then the subterm Brain. The entry lists B040ZZZ directly as a complete, billable code.
Clinical Classification (CCSR)
AHRQ groups this procedure code into these clinical categories.
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for this code under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About B040ZZZ
Is B040ZZZ a billable code?
Yes. This is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Ultrasonography of Brain on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What is the ICD-10-PCS code for ultrasonography of the brain?
The FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index entry Ultrasonography, Brain is a direct entry for B040ZZZ, Ultrasonography of Brain, billable on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What do the characters in B040ZZZ mean?
The code 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 4 is the Type (Ultrasonography); the 4th character 0 is the BodyPart (Brain); the 5th character Z is the Contrast (None); the 6th character Z is the Qualifier (None); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (None).
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of B040ZZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Ultrasonography of Brain crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 88.71 (Diagnostic ultrasound of head and neck). The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
