B20 is a non-billable ICD-10-PCS code that heads the group for Imaging, Heart, Plain Radiography, so it cannot be submitted on a claim; a more specific seven-character code is required. The root operation Plain Radiography involves planar display of an image developed from the capture of external ionizing radiation on photographic or photoconductive plate.
Code Identity
PCS Table Breakdown
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| Position | Designation | Value | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Section | B | Imaging |
| 2 | Body System | 2 | Heart |
| 3 | Operation | 0 | Plain Radiography |
In the ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index
These FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index entries lead to this code:
To code radiology of the analog, open the FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index at Radiology, then the subterm analog. The index leads to table B20, where the approach, device and qualifier values shown in the breakdown above complete the seven-character code B20.
