BG34Y0ZMagnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of Thyroid Gland using Other Contrast, Unenhanced and Enhanced
- Billable / Specific Code
BG34Y0Z is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of Thyroid Gland using Other Contrast, Unenhanced and Enhanced. 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 | 4 | Thyroid Gland |
| 5 | Contrast | Y | Other Contrast |
| 6 | Qualifier | 0 | Unenhanced and Enhanced |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | None |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for BG34Y0Z under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About BG34Y0Z
Is BG34Y0Z a billable code?
Yes. BG34Y0Z is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of Thyroid Gland using Other Contrast, Unenhanced and Enhanced on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in BG34Y0Z mean?
BG34Y0Z 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 4 is the BodyPart (Thyroid Gland); the 5th character Y is the Contrast (Other Contrast); the 6th character 0 is the Qualifier (Unenhanced and Enhanced); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (None).
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of BG34Y0Z?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of Thyroid Gland using Other Contrast, Unenhanced and Enhanced crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 88.97. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
