BH3DZZZMagnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of Head/Neck Subcutaneous Tissue
- Billable / Specific Code
BH3DZZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of Head/Neck Subcutaneous Tissue. 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. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this procedure falls under Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
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 | H | Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast |
| 3 | Type | 3 | Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) |
| 4 | BodyPart | D | Subcutaneous Tissue, Head/Neck |
| 5 | Contrast | Z | None |
| 6 | Qualifier | Z | None |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | None |
Clinical Classification (CCSR)
AHRQ groups BH3DZZZ into these clinical categories.
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for BH3DZZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About BH3DZZZ
Is BH3DZZZ a billable code?
Yes. BH3DZZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of Head/Neck Subcutaneous Tissue on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in BH3DZZZ mean?
BH3DZZZ breaks down character by character: the 1st character B is the Section (Imaging); the 2nd character H is the Body System (Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast); the 3rd character 3 is the Type (Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)); the 4th character D is the BodyPart (Subcutaneous Tissue, Head/Neck); 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 BH3DZZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of Head/Neck Subcutaneous Tissue crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 88.97. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
