BB4Imaging, Respiratory System, Ultrasonography
- Non-Billable Header
ICD-10-PCS BB4
BB4 is a non-billable ICD-10-PCS code that heads the group for Imaging, Respiratory System, Ultrasonography, so it cannot be submitted on a claim; a more specific seven-character code is required. The root operation Ultrasonography involves real time display of images of anatomy or flow information developed from the capture of reflected and attenuated high frequency sound waves.
Code Identity
ICD-10-PCS Code
BB4
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Header
Code Describes
Imaging, Respiratory System, Ultrasonography
Short Description
Imaging, Respiratory System, Ultrasonography
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
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 | Operation | 4 | Ultrasonography |
In the ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index
These FY 2026 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index entries lead to BB4:
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Imaging, diagnostic
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Mapping, Doppler ultrasound
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