BQ1KZZZFluoroscopy of Left Calcaneus
- Billable / Specific Code
BQ1KZZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Fluoroscopy of Left Calcaneus. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026). 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.
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 | 1 | Fluoroscopy |
| 4 | BodyPart | K | Calcaneus, Left |
| 5 | Contrast | Z | None |
| 6 | Qualifier | Z | None |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | None |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for BQ1KZZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
Questions About BQ1KZZZ
Is BQ1KZZZ a billable code?
Yes. BQ1KZZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Fluoroscopy of Left Calcaneus on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in BQ1KZZZ mean?
BQ1KZZZ 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 1 is the Type (Fluoroscopy); the 4th character K is the BodyPart (Calcaneus, 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 BQ1KZZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Fluoroscopy of Left Calcaneus crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 88.28. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
