BG33YZZMagnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of Parathyroid Glands using Other Contrast
- Billable / Specific Code
BG33YZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of Parathyroid Glands using Other Contrast. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026). The root operation Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) involves computer reformatted digital display of multiplanar images developed from the capture of radiofrequency signals emitted by nuclei in a body site excited within a magnetic field.
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 | 3 | Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) |
| 4 | BodyPart | 3 | Parathyroid Glands |
| 5 | Contrast | Y | Other Contrast |
| 6 | Qualifier | Z | None |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | None |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for BG33YZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About BG33YZZ
Is BG33YZZ a billable code?
Yes. BG33YZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of Parathyroid Glands using Other Contrast on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in BG33YZZ mean?
BG33YZZ 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 3 is the Type (Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)); the 4th character 3 is the BodyPart (Parathyroid Glands); the 5th character Y is the Contrast (Other Contrast); the 6th character Z is the Qualifier (None); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (None).
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of BG33YZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of Parathyroid Glands using Other Contrast crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 88.97. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
