B44KZZZUltrasonography of Celiac and Mesenteric Arteries
- Billable / Specific Code
B44KZZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Ultrasonography of Celiac and Mesenteric Arteries. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026). In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this procedure falls under Ultrasonography.
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 | 4 | Ultrasonography |
| 4 | BodyPart | K | Celiac and Mesenteric Arteries |
| 5 | Contrast | Z | None |
| 6 | Qualifier | Z | None |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | None |
Clinical Classification (CCSR)
AHRQ groups B44KZZZ into these clinical categories.
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for B44KZZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About B44KZZZ
Is B44KZZZ a billable code?
Yes. B44KZZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Ultrasonography of Celiac and Mesenteric Arteries on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in B44KZZZ mean?
B44KZZZ 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 4 is the Type (Ultrasonography); the 4th character K is the BodyPart (Celiac and Mesenteric Arteries); 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 B44KZZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Ultrasonography of Celiac and Mesenteric Arteries crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 88.77. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
