B21Imaging, Heart, Fluoroscopy

  • Non-Billable Header
ICD-10-PCS B21
CMS Source: FY 2026 ICD-10-PCS dataset. Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026.FacebookXLinkedInPrint

B21 is a non-billable ICD-10-PCS code that heads the group for Imaging, Heart, Fluoroscopy, so it cannot be submitted on a claim; a more specific seven-character code is required. The root operation Fluoroscopy involves single plane or bi-plane real time display of an image developed from the capture of external ionizing radiation on a fluorescent screen. The image may also be stored by either digital or analog means.

Code Identity

ICD-10-PCS Code
B21
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Header
Code Describes
Imaging, Heart, Fluoroscopy
Short Description
Imaging, Heart, Fluoroscopy

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 System2Heart
3Operation1Fluoroscopy

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Questions About B21

Is B21 a billable code?

No. B21 is an incomplete heading for Imaging, Heart, Fluoroscopy and cannot be submitted on a claim. A complete seven-character code is required, such as B210010, B2100ZZ, and B210110.