B531ZZZMagnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of Cerebral and Cerebellar Veins
- Billable / Specific Code
B531ZZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of Cerebral and Cerebellar Veins. 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. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this procedure falls under Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
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 | 3 | Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) |
| 4 | BodyPart | 1 | Cerebral and Cerebellar Veins |
| 5 | Contrast | Z | None |
| 6 | Qualifier | Z | None |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | None |
Clinical Classification (CCSR)
AHRQ groups B531ZZZ into these clinical categories.
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for B531ZZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About B531ZZZ
Is B531ZZZ a billable code?
Yes. B531ZZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of Cerebral and Cerebellar Veins on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in B531ZZZ mean?
B531ZZZ 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 3 is the Type (Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)); the 4th character 1 is the BodyPart (Cerebral and Cerebellar Veins); 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 B531ZZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of Cerebral and Cerebellar Veins crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 88.97. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
