BG24ZZZComputerized Tomography (CT Scan) of Thyroid Gland
- Billable / Specific Code
BG24ZZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) of Thyroid Gland. 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
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 | G | Endocrine System |
| 3 | Type | 2 | Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) |
| 4 | BodyPart | 4 | Thyroid Gland |
| 5 | Contrast | Z | None |
| 6 | Qualifier | Z | None |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | None |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for BG24ZZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About BG24ZZZ
Is BG24ZZZ a billable code?
Yes. BG24ZZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) of Thyroid Gland on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in BG24ZZZ mean?
BG24ZZZ 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 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 BG24ZZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) of Thyroid Gland crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 88.38. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
