B43GZZZMagnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of Left Lower Extremity Arteries

  • Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-PCS B43GZZZ
CMS Source: FY 2026 ICD-10-PCS dataset. Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026.FacebookXLinkedInPrint

B43GZZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of Left Lower Extremity Arteries. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026). The root operation Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) involves computer reformatted digital display of multiplanar images developed from the capture of radiofrequency signals emitted by nuclei in a body site excited within a magnetic field.

Code Identity

ICD-10-PCS Code
B43GZZZ
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of Left Lower Extremity Arteries
Parent Code
Short Description
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of L Low Extrem Art

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.

PositionDesignationValueMeaning
1SectionBImaging
2Body System4Lower Arteries
3Type3Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
4BodyPartGLower Extremity Arteries, Left
5ContrastZNone
6QualifierZNone
7QualifierZNone

Convert to ICD-9-PCS

Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for B43GZZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.

88.97
Approximate match.

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Questions About B43GZZZ

Is B43GZZZ a billable code?

Yes. B43GZZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of Left Lower Extremity Arteries on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What do the characters in B43GZZZ mean?

B43GZZZ 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 3 is the Type (Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)); the 4th character G is the BodyPart (Lower Extremity Arteries, Left); 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 B43GZZZ?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of Left Lower Extremity Arteries crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 88.97. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.