B85B2ZZOther Imaging of Left Choroid using Fluorescing Agent

Q: What is the ICD-10-PCS code for other imaging of the left choroid?

The FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index entry Other Imaging, Choroid, Left is a direct entry for B85B2ZZ, Other Imaging of Left Choroid using Fluorescing Agent, billable on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Imaging›Eye›Other Imaging

Billable / Specific Code
New for FY 2027

ICD-10-PCS B85B2ZZ

CMS Source: FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS dataset. Effective Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027.

B85B2ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Other Imaging of Left Choroid using Fluorescing Agent. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027). The root operation Other Imaging involves other specified modality for visualizing a body part.

Code Identity

ICD-10-PCS Code

B85B2ZZ

Billable Status

Yes — Valid for Submission

Code Describes

Other Imaging of Left Choroid using Fluorescing Agent

Short Description

Other Imaging of Left Choroid using Fluorescing Agent

Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.

Parent Code

B85 Imaging, Eye, Other Imaging

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	8	Eye
3	Type	5	Other Imaging
4	BodyPart	B	Choroid, Left
5	Contrast	2	Fluorescing Agent
6	Qualifier	Z	None
7	Qualifier	Z	None

In the ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index

These FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index entries lead to this code:

Other Imaging, Choroid, Left

Direct entry for this code

Fluorescein angiography, retinal

Leads to this code's table

Retinal fluorescein angiography

Leads to this code's table

To code other imaging of the left choroid, open the FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index at Other Imaging, then the subterms Choroid, Left. The entry lists B85B2ZZ directly as a complete, billable code.

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Code History

FY 2027New code, effective October 1, 2026.

Replaces previously assigned code(s):

08J1XZZ — Inspection of Left Eye, External Approach

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Questions About B85B2ZZ

Is B85B2ZZ a billable code?

Yes. This is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Other Imaging of Left Choroid using Fluorescing Agent on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

What is the ICD-10-PCS code for other imaging of the left choroid?

The FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index entry Other Imaging, Choroid, Left is a direct entry for B85B2ZZ, Other Imaging of Left Choroid using Fluorescing Agent, billable on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

What do the characters in B85B2ZZ mean?

The code breaks down character by character: the 1st character B is the Section (Imaging); the 2nd character 8 is the Body System (Eye); the 3rd character 5 is the Type (Other Imaging); the 4th character B is the BodyPart (Choroid, Left); the 5th character 2 is the Contrast (Fluorescing Agent); the 6th character Z is the Qualifier (None); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (None).