BN00ZZZPlain Radiography of Skull
- Billable / Specific Code
BN00ZZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Plain Radiography of Skull. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027). The root operation Plain Radiography involves planar display of an image developed from the capture of external ionizing radiation on photographic or photoconductive plate. The Alphabetic Index lists this code under Cephalogram. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this procedure falls under Plain radiography.
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 | N | Skull and Facial Bones |
| 3 | Type | 0 | Plain Radiography |
| 4 | BodyPart | 0 | Skull |
| 5 | Contrast | Z | None |
| 6 | Qualifier | Z | None |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | None |
In the ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index
The FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index refers to BN00ZZZ as Cephalogram. These index entries lead to this code:
To code cephalogram, open the FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index at Cephalogram. The entry lists BN00ZZZ 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.
Questions About BN00ZZZ
Is BN00ZZZ a billable code?
Yes. This is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Plain Radiography of Skull on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What is the ICD-10-PCS code for cephalogram?
The ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index lists Cephalogram under code BN00ZZZ, Plain Radiography of Skull, billable on inpatient claims in fiscal year 2027.
What do the characters in BN00ZZZ mean?
The code breaks down character by character: the 1st character B is the Section (Imaging); the 2nd character N is the Body System (Skull and Facial Bones); the 3rd character 0 is the Type (Plain Radiography); the 4th character 0 is the BodyPart (Skull); 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 BN00ZZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Plain Radiography of Skull crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 87.17 (Other x-ray of skull). The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
