BP4HZZZUltrasonography of Left Elbow
- Billable / Specific Code
BP4HZZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Ultrasonography of Left Elbow. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026). The root operation Ultrasonography involves real time display of images of anatomy or flow information developed from the capture of reflected and attenuated high frequency sound waves. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this procedure falls under Ultrasonography.
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 | 4 | Ultrasonography |
| 4 | BodyPart | H | Elbow, Left |
| 5 | Contrast | Z | None |
| 6 | Qualifier | Z | None |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | None |
Clinical Classification (CCSR)
AHRQ groups BP4HZZZ into these clinical categories.
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for BP4HZZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About BP4HZZZ
Is BP4HZZZ a billable code?
Yes. BP4HZZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Ultrasonography of Left Elbow on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in BP4HZZZ mean?
BP4HZZZ 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 4 is the Type (Ultrasonography); the 4th character H is the BodyPart (Elbow, Left); 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 BP4HZZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Ultrasonography of Left Elbow crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 88.79. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
