BD15ZZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Fluoroscopy of Upper GI. 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 | D | Gastrointestinal System |
| 3 | Type | 1 | Fluoroscopy |
| 4 | BodyPart | 5 | Upper GI |
| 5 | Contrast | Z | None |
| 6 | Qualifier | Z | None |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | None |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for BD15ZZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About BD15ZZZ
Is BD15ZZZ a billable code?
Yes. BD15ZZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Fluoroscopy of Upper GI on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in BD15ZZZ mean?
BD15ZZZ breaks down character by character: the 1st character B is the Section (Imaging); the 2nd character D is the Body System (Gastrointestinal System); the 3rd character 1 is the Type (Fluoroscopy); the 4th character 5 is the BodyPart (Upper GI); 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 BD15ZZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Fluoroscopy of Upper GI crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 87.62. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
