BB09YZZPlain Radiography of Bilateral Tracheobronchial Trees using Other Contrast
- Billable / Specific Code
BB09YZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Plain Radiography of Bilateral Tracheobronchial Trees using Other Contrast. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027). The root operation Plain Radiography involves planar display of an image developed from the capture of external ionizing radiation on photographic or photoconductive plate. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this procedure falls under Plain radiography.
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 | B | Respiratory System |
| 3 | Type | 0 | Plain Radiography |
| 4 | BodyPart | 9 | Tracheobronchial Trees, Bilateral |
| 5 | Contrast | Y | Other Contrast |
| 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:
To code plain radiography of the bilateral tracheobronchial tree, open the FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index at Plain Radiography, then the subterms Tracheobronchial Tree, Bilateral. The entry lists BB09YZZ 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 BB09YZZ
Is BB09YZZ a billable code?
Yes. This is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Plain Radiography of Bilateral Tracheobronchial Trees using Other Contrast on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What is the ICD-10-PCS code for plain radiography of the bilateral tracheobronchial tree?
The FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index entry Plain Radiography, Tracheobronchial Tree, Bilateral is a direct entry for BB09YZZ, Plain Radiography of Bilateral Tracheobronchial Trees using Other Contrast, billable on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What do the characters in BB09YZZ mean?
The code breaks down character by character: the 1st character B is the Section (Imaging); the 2nd character B is the Body System (Respiratory System); the 3rd character 0 is the Type (Plain Radiography); the 4th character 9 is the BodyPart (Tracheobronchial Trees, Bilateral); the 5th character Y is the Contrast (Other Contrast); the 6th character Z is the Qualifier (None); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (None).
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of BB09YZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Plain Radiography of Bilateral Tracheobronchial Trees using Other Contrast crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 87.31 (Endotracheal bronchogram) and 87.32 (Other contrast bronchogram). The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
