BB4CZZZUltrasonography of Mediastinum
- Billable / Specific Code
BB4CZZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Ultrasonography of Mediastinum. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026). 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. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this procedure falls under Ultrasonography.
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 | 4 | Ultrasonography |
| 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 BB4CZZZ:
Clinical Classification (CCSR)
AHRQ groups BB4CZZZ into these clinical categories.
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for BB4CZZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About BB4CZZZ
Is BB4CZZZ a billable code?
Yes. BB4CZZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Ultrasonography of Mediastinum on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in BB4CZZZ mean?
BB4CZZZ 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 4 is the Type (Ultrasonography); 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 BB4CZZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Ultrasonography of Mediastinum crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 88.73. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
