B42HYZZComputerized Tomography (CT Scan) of Bilateral Lower Extremity Arteries using Other Contrast
- Billable / Specific Code
B42HYZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) of Bilateral Lower Extremity Arteries using Other 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. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this procedure falls under Computerized tomography (CT) with contrast.
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 | H | Lower Extremity Arteries, Bilateral |
| 5 | Contrast | Y | Other Contrast |
| 6 | Qualifier | Z | None |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | None |
Clinical Classification (CCSR)
AHRQ groups B42HYZZ into these clinical categories.
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for B42HYZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About B42HYZZ
Is B42HYZZ a billable code?
Yes. B42HYZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) of Bilateral Lower Extremity Arteries using Other Contrast on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in B42HYZZ mean?
B42HYZZ 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 H is the BodyPart (Lower Extremity Arteries, Bilateral); the 5th character Y is the Contrast (Other Contrast); the 6th character Z is the Qualifier (None); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (None).
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of B42HYZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) of Bilateral Lower Extremity Arteries using Other Contrast crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 88.38. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
