B3201ZZComputerized Tomography (CT Scan) of Thoracic Aorta using Low Osmolar Contrast
- Billable / Specific Code
B3201ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) of Thoracic Aorta using Low Osmolar Contrast. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026). The root operation Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) involves computer reformatted digital display of multiplanar images developed from the capture of multiple exposures of external ionizing radiation.
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 | 2 | Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) |
| 4 | BodyPart | 0 | Thoracic Aorta |
| 5 | Contrast | 1 | Low Osmolar |
| 6 | Qualifier | Z | None |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | None |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for B3201ZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About B3201ZZ
Is B3201ZZ a billable code?
Yes. B3201ZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) of Thoracic Aorta using Low Osmolar Contrast on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in B3201ZZ mean?
B3201ZZ 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 2 is the Type (Computerized Tomography (CT Scan)); the 4th character 0 is the BodyPart (Thoracic Aorta); the 5th character 1 is the Contrast (Low Osmolar); the 6th character Z is the Qualifier (None); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (None).
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of B3201ZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) of Thoracic Aorta using Low Osmolar Contrast crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 88.38. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
