BL33ZZZMagnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of Lower Extremity Tendons
- Billable / Specific Code
BL33ZZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of Lower Extremity Tendons. 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 | L | Connective Tissue |
| 3 | Type | 3 | Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) |
| 4 | BodyPart | 3 | Tendons, Lower Extremity |
| 5 | Contrast | Z | None |
| 6 | Qualifier | Z | None |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | None |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for BL33ZZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About BL33ZZZ
Is BL33ZZZ a billable code?
Yes. BL33ZZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of Lower Extremity Tendons on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in BL33ZZZ mean?
BL33ZZZ breaks down character by character: the 1st character B is the Section (Imaging); the 2nd character L is the Body System (Connective Tissue); the 3rd character 3 is the Type (Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)); the 4th character 3 is the BodyPart (Tendons, Lower Extremity); 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 BL33ZZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of Lower Extremity Tendons crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 88.94. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
