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 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026). 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 2026 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index refers to BN00ZZZ as Cephalogram. These index entries lead to this code:
Clinical Classification (CCSR)
AHRQ groups BN00ZZZ into these clinical categories.
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for BN00ZZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
Questions About BN00ZZZ
Is BN00ZZZ a billable code?
Yes. BN00ZZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Plain Radiography of Skull on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
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 2026.
What do the characters in BN00ZZZ mean?
BN00ZZZ 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. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
