BN09ZZZPlain Radiography of Bilateral Temporomandibular Joints
- Billable / Specific Code
BN09ZZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Plain Radiography of Bilateral Temporomandibular Joints. 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. 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 | 9 | Temporomandibular Joints, Bilateral |
| 5 | Contrast | Z | None |
| 6 | Qualifier | Z | None |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | None |
In the ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index
These FY 2026 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index entries lead to BN09ZZZ:
Clinical Classification (CCSR)
AHRQ groups BN09ZZZ into these clinical categories.
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for BN09ZZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About BN09ZZZ
Is BN09ZZZ a billable code?
Yes. BN09ZZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Plain Radiography of Bilateral Temporomandibular Joints on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in BN09ZZZ mean?
BN09ZZZ 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 9 is the BodyPart (Temporomandibular Joints, Bilateral); 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 BN09ZZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Plain Radiography of Bilateral Temporomandibular Joints crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 87.16. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
