B52910ZComputerized Tomography (CT Scan) of Inferior Vena Cava using Low Osmolar Contrast, Unenhanced and Enhanced
- Billable / Specific Code
B52910Z is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) of Inferior Vena Cava using Low Osmolar Contrast, Unenhanced and Enhanced. 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 | 5 | Veins |
| 3 | Type | 2 | Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) |
| 4 | BodyPart | 9 | Inferior Vena Cava |
| 5 | Contrast | 1 | Low Osmolar |
| 6 | Qualifier | 0 | Unenhanced and Enhanced |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | None |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for B52910Z under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About B52910Z
Is B52910Z a billable code?
Yes. B52910Z is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) of Inferior Vena Cava using Low Osmolar Contrast, Unenhanced and Enhanced on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in B52910Z mean?
B52910Z breaks down character by character: the 1st character B is the Section (Imaging); the 2nd character 5 is the Body System (Veins); the 3rd character 2 is the Type (Computerized Tomography (CT Scan)); the 4th character 9 is the BodyPart (Inferior Vena Cava); the 5th character 1 is the Contrast (Low Osmolar); the 6th character 0 is the Qualifier (Unenhanced and Enhanced); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (None).
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of B52910Z?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) of Inferior Vena Cava using Low Osmolar Contrast, Unenhanced and Enhanced crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 88.38. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
