BQ04ZZ1Plain Radiography of Left Femur, Densitometry
- Billable / Specific Code
BQ04ZZ1 is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Plain Radiography of Left Femur, Densitometry. 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 | Q | Non-Axial Lower Bones |
| 3 | Type | 0 | Plain Radiography |
| 4 | BodyPart | 4 | Femur, Left |
| 5 | Contrast | Z | None |
| 6 | Qualifier | Z | None |
| 7 | Qualifier | 1 | Densitometry |
In the ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index
These FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index entries lead to this code:
To code densitometry of the left femur plain radiography, open the FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index at Densitometry, then the subterms Plain Radiography, Femur, Left. The entry lists BQ04ZZ1 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.
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Questions About BQ04ZZ1
Is BQ04ZZ1 a billable code?
Yes. This is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Plain Radiography of Left Femur, Densitometry on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What is the ICD-10-PCS code for densitometry of the left femur plain radiography?
The FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index entry Densitometry, Plain Radiography, Femur, Left is a direct entry for BQ04ZZ1, Plain Radiography of Left Femur, Densitometry, billable on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What do the characters in BQ04ZZ1 mean?
The code breaks down character by character: the 1st character B is the Section (Imaging); the 2nd character Q is the Body System (Non-Axial Lower Bones); the 3rd character 0 is the Type (Plain Radiography); the 4th character 4 is the BodyPart (Femur, Left); the 5th character Z is the Contrast (None); the 6th character Z is the Qualifier (None); the 7th character 1 is the Qualifier (Densitometry).
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of BQ04ZZ1?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Plain Radiography of Left Femur, Densitometry crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 88.98 (Bone mineral density studies). The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
