B424ZZZComputerized Tomography (CT Scan) of Superior Mesenteric Artery
- Billable / Specific Code
B424ZZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) of Superior Mesenteric Artery. 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 | 4 | Lower Arteries |
| 3 | Type | 2 | Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) |
| 4 | BodyPart | 4 | Superior Mesenteric Artery |
| 5 | Contrast | Z | None |
| 6 | Qualifier | Z | None |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | None |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for B424ZZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About B424ZZZ
Is B424ZZZ a billable code?
Yes. B424ZZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) of Superior Mesenteric Artery on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in B424ZZZ mean?
B424ZZZ breaks down character by character: the 1st character B is the Section (Imaging); the 2nd character 4 is the Body System (Lower Arteries); the 3rd character 2 is the Type (Computerized Tomography (CT Scan)); the 4th character 4 is the BodyPart (Superior Mesenteric Artery); 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 B424ZZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) of Superior Mesenteric Artery crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 88.38. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
