BB18YZZFluoroscopy of Left Tracheobronchial Tree using Other Contrast
- Billable / Specific Code
BB18YZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Fluoroscopy of Left Tracheobronchial Tree using Other Contrast. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026). 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.
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 | 8 | Tracheobronchial Tree, Left |
| 5 | Contrast | Y | Other Contrast |
| 6 | Qualifier | Z | None |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | None |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for BB18YZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About BB18YZZ
Is BB18YZZ a billable code?
Yes. BB18YZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Fluoroscopy of Left Tracheobronchial Tree using Other Contrast on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in BB18YZZ mean?
BB18YZZ 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 8 is the BodyPart (Tracheobronchial Tree, Left); 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 BB18YZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Fluoroscopy of Left Tracheobronchial Tree using Other Contrast crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 87.32. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
