BD16ZZZFluoroscopy of Upper GI and Small Bowel
- Billable / Specific Code
BD16ZZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Fluoroscopy of Upper GI and Small Bowel. 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 | 6 | Upper GI and Small Bowel |
| 5 | Contrast | Z | None |
| 6 | Qualifier | Z | None |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | None |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for BD16ZZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About BD16ZZZ
Is BD16ZZZ a billable code?
Yes. BD16ZZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Fluoroscopy of Upper GI and Small Bowel on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in BD16ZZZ mean?
BD16ZZZ 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 6 is the BodyPart (Upper GI and Small Bowel); 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 BD16ZZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Fluoroscopy of Upper GI and Small Bowel crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 87.69. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
