BP13ZZZFluoroscopy of Bilateral Acromioclavicular Joints
- Billable / Specific Code
BP13ZZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Fluoroscopy of Bilateral Acromioclavicular Joints. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027). The root operation Fluoroscopy involves single plane or bi-plane real time display of an image developed from the capture of external ionizing radiation on a fluorescent screen. The image may also be stored by either digital or analog means. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this procedure falls under Fluoroscopy of non-circulatory organs.
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 | 1 | Fluoroscopy |
| 4 | BodyPart | 3 | Acromioclavicular Joints, Bilateral |
| 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 fluoroscopy of the bilateral acromioclavicular joint, open the FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index at Fluoroscopy, then the subterms Joint, Acromioclavicular, Bilateral. The entry lists BP13ZZZ 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 BP13ZZZ
Is BP13ZZZ a billable code?
Yes. This is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Fluoroscopy of Bilateral Acromioclavicular Joints on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What is the ICD-10-PCS code for fluoroscopy of the bilateral acromioclavicular joint?
The FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index entry Fluoroscopy, Joint, Acromioclavicular, Bilateral is a direct entry for BP13ZZZ, Fluoroscopy of Bilateral Acromioclavicular Joints, billable on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What do the characters in BP13ZZZ 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 1 is the Type (Fluoroscopy); the 4th character 3 is the BodyPart (Acromioclavicular Joints, Bilateral); 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 BP13ZZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Fluoroscopy of Bilateral Acromioclavicular Joints crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 87.43 (X-ray of ribs, sternum, and clavicle). The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
