BB14ZZZFluoroscopy of Bilateral Lungs
- Billable / Specific Code
BB14ZZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Fluoroscopy of Bilateral Lungs. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027). The root operation Fluoroscopy involves single plane or bi-plane real time display of an image developed from the capture of external ionizing radiation on a fluorescent screen. The image may also be stored by either digital or analog means. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this procedure falls under Fluoroscopy of non-circulatory organs.
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 | 1 | Fluoroscopy |
| 4 | BodyPart | 4 | Lungs, Bilateral |
| 5 | Contrast | Z | None |
| 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 fluoroscopy of the bilateral lung, open the FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index at Fluoroscopy, then the subterms Lung, Bilateral. The entry lists BB14ZZZ 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 BB14ZZZ
Is BB14ZZZ a billable code?
Yes. This is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Fluoroscopy of Bilateral Lungs on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What is the ICD-10-PCS code for fluoroscopy of the bilateral lung?
The FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index entry Fluoroscopy, Lung, Bilateral is a direct entry for BB14ZZZ, Fluoroscopy of Bilateral Lungs, billable on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What do the characters in BB14ZZZ 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 1 is the Type (Fluoroscopy); the 4th character 4 is the BodyPart (Lungs, Bilateral); 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 BB14ZZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Fluoroscopy of Bilateral Lungs crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 87.49 (Other chest x-ray). The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
