BN39YZZMagnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of Bilateral Temporomandibular Joints using Other Contrast

  • Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-PCS BN39YZZ
CMS Source: FY 2026 ICD-10-PCS dataset. Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026.FacebookXLinkedInPrint

BN39YZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of Bilateral Temporomandibular Joints using Other Contrast. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026). The root operation Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) involves computer reformatted digital display of multiplanar images developed from the capture of radiofrequency signals emitted by nuclei in a body site excited within a magnetic field. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this procedure falls under Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).

Code Identity

ICD-10-PCS Code
BN39YZZ
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of Bilateral Temporomandibular Joints using Other Contrast
Short Description
MRI of Bi Temporomand Jt using Oth Contrast
Parent Code
BN3 Imaging, Skull and Facial Bones, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

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.

PositionDesignationValueMeaning
1SectionBImaging
2Body SystemNSkull and Facial Bones
3Type3Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
4BodyPart9Temporomandibular Joints, Bilateral
5ContrastYOther Contrast
6QualifierZNone
7QualifierZNone

In the ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index

These FY 2026 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index entries lead to this code:

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Joint, Temporomandibular, Bilateral
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Clinical Classification (CCSR)

AHRQ groups this procedure code into these clinical categories.

IMG005
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
Clinical domain: Imaging

Convert to ICD-9-PCS

Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for this code under the General Equivalence Mappings.

88.94
Magnetic resonance imaging of musculoskeletal
Approximate match.

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Questions About BN39YZZ

Is BN39YZZ a billable code?

Yes. This is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of Bilateral Temporomandibular Joints using Other Contrast on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What do the characters in BN39YZZ 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 3 is the Type (Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)); the 4th character 9 is the BodyPart (Temporomandibular Joints, Bilateral); 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 BN39YZZ?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of Bilateral Temporomandibular Joints using Other Contrast crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 88.94 (Magnetic resonance imaging of musculoskeletal). The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.