BQ2V1ZZComputerized Tomography (CT Scan) of Right Patella using Low Osmolar Contrast

Imaging›Non-Axial Lower Bones›Computerized Tomography (CT Scan)

Billable / Specific Code

ICD-10-PCS BQ2V1ZZ

CMS Source: FY 2026 ICD-10-PCS dataset. Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026.

BQ2V1ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) of Right Patella using Low Osmolar Contrast. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026). The root operation Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) involves computer reformatted digital display of multiplanar images developed from the capture of multiple exposures of external ionizing radiation.

Code Identity

ICD-10-PCS Code

BQ2V1ZZ

Billable Status

Yes — Valid for Submission

Code Describes

Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) of Right Patella using Low Osmolar Contrast

Parent Code

BQ2

Short Description

CT Scan of R Patella using L Osm Contrast

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	2	Computerized Tomography (CT Scan)
4	BodyPart	V	Patella, Right
5	Contrast	1	Low Osmolar
6	Qualifier	Z	None
7	Qualifier	Z	None

Convert to ICD-9-PCS

Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for BQ2V1ZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.

88.38

Approximate match.

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Questions About BQ2V1ZZ

Is BQ2V1ZZ a billable code?

Yes. BQ2V1ZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) of Right Patella using Low Osmolar Contrast on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What do the characters in BQ2V1ZZ mean?

BQ2V1ZZ 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 2 is the Type (Computerized Tomography (CT Scan)); the 4th character V is the BodyPart (Patella, Right); the 5th character 1 is the Contrast (Low Osmolar); the 6th character Z is the Qualifier (None); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (None).

What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of BQ2V1ZZ?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) of Right Patella using Low Osmolar Contrast crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 88.38. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.