BG241ZZComputerized Tomography (CT Scan) of Thyroid Gland using Low Osmolar Contrast
- Billable / Specific Code
BG241ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) of Thyroid Gland using Low Osmolar Contrast. 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. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this procedure falls under Computerized tomography (CT) with contrast.
Code Identity
PCS Table Breakdown
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| Position | Designation | Value | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Section | B | Imaging |
| 2 | Body System | G | Endocrine System |
| 3 | Type | 2 | Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) |
| 4 | BodyPart | 4 | Thyroid Gland |
| 5 | Contrast | 1 | Low Osmolar |
| 6 | Qualifier | Z | None |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | None |
Clinical Classification (CCSR)
AHRQ groups BG241ZZ into these clinical categories.
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for BG241ZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About BG241ZZ
Is BG241ZZ a billable code?
Yes. BG241ZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) of Thyroid Gland using Low Osmolar Contrast on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in BG241ZZ mean?
BG241ZZ 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 4 is the BodyPart (Thyroid Gland); the 5th character 1 is the Contrast (Low Osmolar); the 6th character Z is the Qualifier (None); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (None).
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of BG241ZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) of Thyroid Gland using Low Osmolar Contrast crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 88.38. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
