BP0EZZZPlain Radiography of Right Upper Arm
- Billable / Specific Code
BP0EZZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Plain Radiography of Right Upper Arm. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027). 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 | P | Non-Axial Upper Bones |
| 3 | Type | 0 | Plain Radiography |
| 4 | BodyPart | E | Upper Arm, Right |
| 5 | Contrast | Z | None |
| 6 | Qualifier | Z | None |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | None |
In the ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index
These FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index entries lead to this code:
To code plain radiography of the right arm, open the FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index at Plain Radiography, then the subterms Arm, Right. The entry lists BP0EZZZ directly as a complete, billable code.
Clinical Classification (CCSR)
AHRQ groups this procedure code into these clinical categories.
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for this code under the General Equivalence Mappings.
Questions About BP0EZZZ
Is BP0EZZZ a billable code?
Yes. This is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Plain Radiography of Right Upper Arm on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What is the ICD-10-PCS code for plain radiography of the right arm?
The FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index entry Plain Radiography, Arm, Right is a direct entry for BP0EZZZ, Plain Radiography of Right Upper Arm, billable on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What do the characters in BP0EZZZ mean?
The code breaks down character by character: the 1st character B is the Section (Imaging); the 2nd character P is the Body System (Non-Axial Upper Bones); the 3rd character 0 is the Type (Plain Radiography); the 4th character E is the BodyPart (Upper Arm, Right); 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 BP0EZZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Plain Radiography of Right Upper Arm crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 88.21 (Skeletal x-ray of shoulder and upper arm). The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
