B31QZZZFluoroscopy of Cervico-Cerebral Arch
- Billable / Specific Code
B31QZZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Fluoroscopy of Cervico-Cerebral Arch. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026). 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
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 | 3 | Upper Arteries |
| 3 | Type | 1 | Fluoroscopy |
| 4 | BodyPart | Q | Cervico-Cerebral Arch |
| 5 | Contrast | Z | None |
| 6 | Qualifier | Z | None |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | None |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for B31QZZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About B31QZZZ
Is B31QZZZ a billable code?
Yes. B31QZZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Fluoroscopy of Cervico-Cerebral Arch on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in B31QZZZ mean?
B31QZZZ breaks down character by character: the 1st character B is the Section (Imaging); the 2nd character 3 is the Body System (Upper Arteries); the 3rd character 1 is the Type (Fluoroscopy); the 4th character Q is the BodyPart (Cervico-Cerebral Arch); 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 B31QZZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Fluoroscopy of Cervico-Cerebral Arch crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 88.39. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
