B54TZZ3Ultrasonography of Portal and Splanchnic Veins, Intravascular
- Billable / Specific Code
B54TZZ3 is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Ultrasonography of Portal and Splanchnic Veins, Intravascular. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027). The root operation Ultrasonography involves real time display of images of anatomy or flow information developed from the capture of reflected and attenuated high frequency sound waves. 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 | 5 | Veins |
| 3 | Type | 4 | Ultrasonography |
| 4 | BodyPart | T | Portal and Splanchnic Veins |
| 5 | Contrast | Z | None |
| 6 | Qualifier | Z | None |
| 7 | Qualifier | 3 | Intravascular |
In the ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index
These FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index entries lead to this code:
To code ultrasonography of the intravascular portal vein, open the FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index at Ultrasonography, then the subterms Vein, Portal, Intravascular. The entry lists B54TZZ3 directly as a complete, billable code.
Clinical Classification (CCSR)
AHRQ groups this procedure code into these clinical categories.
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for this code under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About B54TZZ3
Is B54TZZ3 a billable code?
Yes. This is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Ultrasonography of Portal and Splanchnic Veins, Intravascular on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What is the ICD-10-PCS code for ultrasonography of the intravascular portal vein?
The FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index entry Ultrasonography, Vein, Portal, Intravascular is a direct entry for B54TZZ3, Ultrasonography of Portal and Splanchnic Veins, Intravascular, billable on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What do the characters in B54TZZ3 mean?
The code 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 4 is the Type (Ultrasonography); the 4th character T is the BodyPart (Portal and Splanchnic Veins); the 5th character Z is the Contrast (None); the 6th character Z is the Qualifier (None); the 7th character 3 is the Qualifier (Intravascular).
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of B54TZZ3?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Ultrasonography of Portal and Splanchnic Veins, Intravascular crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 00.28 (Intravascular imaging, other specified vessel(s)). The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
