BN0CZZZPlain Radiography of Left Zygomatic Arch
- Billable / Specific Code
BN0CZZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Plain Radiography of Left Zygomatic Arch. 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.
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 | C | Zygomatic Arch, Left |
| 5 | Contrast | Z | None |
| 6 | Qualifier | Z | None |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | None |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for BN0CZZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
Questions About BN0CZZZ
Is BN0CZZZ a billable code?
Yes. BN0CZZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Plain Radiography of Left Zygomatic Arch on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in BN0CZZZ mean?
BN0CZZZ 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 C is the BodyPart (Zygomatic Arch, Left); 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 BN0CZZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Plain Radiography of Left Zygomatic Arch crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 87.16. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
