BH48ZZZUltrasonography of Lower Extremity
- Billable / Specific Code
BH48ZZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Ultrasonography of Lower Extremity. 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 | H | Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast |
| 3 | Type | 4 | Ultrasonography |
| 4 | BodyPart | 8 | Extremity, Lower |
| 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 lower extremity, open the FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index at Ultrasonography, then the subterms Extremity, Lower. The entry lists BH48ZZZ 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 BH48ZZZ
Is BH48ZZZ a billable code?
Yes. This is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Ultrasonography of Lower Extremity on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What is the ICD-10-PCS code for ultrasonography of the lower extremity?
The FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index entry Ultrasonography, Extremity, Lower is a direct entry for BH48ZZZ, Ultrasonography of Lower Extremity, billable on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What do the characters in BH48ZZZ mean?
The code 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 4 is the Type (Ultrasonography); the 4th character 8 is the BodyPart (Extremity, Lower); 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 BH48ZZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Ultrasonography of Lower Extremity crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 88.79 (Other diagnostic ultrasound). The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
