BG23ZZZComputerized Tomography (CT Scan) of Parathyroid Glands

  • Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-PCS BG23ZZZ
CMS Source: FY 2026 ICD-10-PCS dataset. Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026.FacebookXLinkedInPrint

BG23ZZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) of Parathyroid Glands. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026). The root operation Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) involves computer reformatted digital display of multiplanar images developed from the capture of multiple exposures of external ionizing radiation.

Code Identity

ICD-10-PCS Code
BG23ZZZ
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) of Parathyroid Glands
Parent Code
Short Description
Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) of Parathyroid Glands

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 SystemGEndocrine System
3Type2Computerized Tomography (CT Scan)
4BodyPart3Parathyroid Glands
5ContrastZNone
6QualifierZNone
7QualifierZNone

Convert to ICD-9-PCS

Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for BG23ZZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.

88.38
Approximate match.

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Questions About BG23ZZZ

Is BG23ZZZ a billable code?

Yes. BG23ZZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) of Parathyroid Glands on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What do the characters in BG23ZZZ mean?

BG23ZZZ breaks down character by character: the 1st character B is the Section (Imaging); the 2nd character G is the Body System (Endocrine System); the 3rd character 2 is the Type (Computerized Tomography (CT Scan)); the 4th character 3 is the BodyPart (Parathyroid Glands); 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 BG23ZZZ?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) of Parathyroid Glands crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 88.38. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.