BB3GZZZMagnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of Lung Apices

  • Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-PCS BB3GZZZ
CMS Source: FY 2026 ICD-10-PCS dataset. Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026.FacebookXLinkedInPrint

BB3GZZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of Lung Apices. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026). The root operation Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) involves computer reformatted digital display of multiplanar images developed from the capture of radiofrequency signals emitted by nuclei in a body site excited within a magnetic field.

Code Identity

ICD-10-PCS Code
BB3GZZZ
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of Lung Apices
Parent Code
BB3 Imaging, Respiratory System, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
Short Description
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of Lung Apices

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.

PositionDesignationValueMeaning
1SectionBImaging
2Body SystemBRespiratory System
3Type3Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
4BodyPartGLung Apices
5ContrastZNone
6QualifierZNone
7QualifierZNone

Convert to ICD-9-PCS

Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for BB3GZZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.

88.92
Approximate match.
88.96
Approximate match.

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Questions About BB3GZZZ

Is BB3GZZZ a billable code?

Yes. BB3GZZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of Lung Apices on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What do the characters in BB3GZZZ mean?

BB3GZZZ 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 3 is the Type (Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)); the 4th character G is the BodyPart (Lung Apices); 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 BB3GZZZ?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of Lung Apices crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 88.92 and 88.96. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.