BN26YZZComputerized Tomography (CT Scan) of Mandible using Other Contrast
- Billable / Specific Code
BN26YZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) of Mandible using Other Contrast. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026). The root operation Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) involves computer reformatted digital display of multiplanar images developed from the capture of multiple exposures of external ionizing radiation. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this procedure falls under Computerized tomography (CT) with contrast.
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 | 2 | Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) |
| 4 | BodyPart | 6 | Mandible |
| 5 | Contrast | Y | Other Contrast |
| 6 | Qualifier | Z | None |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | None |
Clinical Classification (CCSR)
AHRQ groups BN26YZZ into these clinical categories.
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for BN26YZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About BN26YZZ
Is BN26YZZ a billable code?
Yes. BN26YZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) of Mandible using Other Contrast on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in BN26YZZ mean?
BN26YZZ 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 2 is the Type (Computerized Tomography (CT Scan)); the 4th character 6 is the BodyPart (Mandible); the 5th character Y is the Contrast (Other Contrast); the 6th character Z is the Qualifier (None); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (None).
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of BN26YZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) of Mandible using Other Contrast crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 87.03. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
