B325ZZZComputerized Tomography (CT Scan) of Bilateral Common Carotid Arteries
- Billable / Specific Code
B325ZZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) of Bilateral Common Carotid Arteries. 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 | 5 | Common Carotid Arteries, Bilateral |
| 5 | Contrast | Z | None |
| 6 | Qualifier | Z | None |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | None |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for B325ZZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About B325ZZZ
Is B325ZZZ a billable code?
Yes. B325ZZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) of Bilateral Common Carotid Arteries on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in B325ZZZ mean?
B325ZZZ 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 5 is the BodyPart (Common Carotid Arteries, Bilateral); 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 B325ZZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) of Bilateral Common Carotid Arteries crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 88.38. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
