BN39YZZMagnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of Bilateral Temporomandibular Joints using Other Contrast
- Billable / Specific Code
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
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 | 3 | Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) |
| 4 | BodyPart | 9 | Temporomandibular Joints, Bilateral |
| 5 | Contrast | Y | Other Contrast |
| 6 | Qualifier | Z | None |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | None |
Clinical Classification (CCSR)
AHRQ groups BN39YZZ into these clinical categories.
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for BN39YZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About BN39YZZ
Is BN39YZZ a billable code?
Yes. BN39YZZ 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?
BN39YZZ 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. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
