BG43ZZZUltrasonography of Parathyroid Glands
- Billable / Specific Code
BG43ZZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Ultrasonography of Parathyroid Glands. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027). The root operation Ultrasonography involves real time display of images of anatomy or flow information developed from the capture of reflected and attenuated high frequency sound waves. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this procedure falls under Ultrasonography.
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 | 4 | Ultrasonography |
| 4 | BodyPart | 3 | Parathyroid Glands |
| 5 | Contrast | Z | None |
| 6 | Qualifier | Z | None |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | None |
In the ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index
These FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index entries lead to this code:
To code ultrasonography of the parathyroid gland, open the FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index at Ultrasonography, then the subterms Gland, Parathyroid. The entry lists BG43ZZZ directly as a complete, billable code.
Clinical Classification (CCSR)
AHRQ groups this procedure code into these clinical categories.
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for this code under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About BG43ZZZ
Is BG43ZZZ a billable code?
Yes. This is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Ultrasonography of Parathyroid Glands on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What is the ICD-10-PCS code for ultrasonography of the parathyroid gland?
The FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index entry Ultrasonography, Gland, Parathyroid is a direct entry for BG43ZZZ, Ultrasonography of Parathyroid Glands, billable on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What do the characters in BG43ZZZ mean?
The code 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 4 is the Type (Ultrasonography); 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 BG43ZZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Ultrasonography of Parathyroid Glands crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 88.79 (Other diagnostic ultrasound). The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
