BB1CZZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Fluoroscopy of Mediastinum. 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. 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 | C | Mediastinum |
| 5 | Contrast | Z | None |
| 6 | Qualifier | Z | None |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | None |
In the ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index
These FY 2026 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index entries lead to BB1CZZZ:
Clinical Classification (CCSR)
AHRQ groups BB1CZZZ into these clinical categories.
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for BB1CZZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About BB1CZZZ
Is BB1CZZZ a billable code?
Yes. BB1CZZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Fluoroscopy of Mediastinum on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in BB1CZZZ mean?
BB1CZZZ 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 C is the BodyPart (Mediastinum); 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 BB1CZZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Fluoroscopy of Mediastinum crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 87.33 and 87.49. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
