BQ2Y0ZZComputerized Tomography (CT Scan) of Left Foot/Toe Joint using High Osmolar Contrast

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

Billable / Specific Code

ICD-10-PCS BQ2Y0ZZ

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

BQ2Y0ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) of Left Foot/Toe Joint using High 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. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this procedure falls under Computerized tomography (CT) with contrast.

Code Identity

ICD-10-PCS Code

BQ2Y0ZZ

Billable Status

Yes — Valid for Submission

Code Describes

Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) of Left Foot/Toe Joint using High Osmolar Contrast

Short Description

CT Scan of L Foot/Toe Jt using H Osm Contrast

Parent Code

BQ2

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	Y	Foot/Toe Joint, Left
5	Contrast	0	High Osmolar
6	Qualifier	Z	None
7	Qualifier	Z	None

Clinical Classification (CCSR)

AHRQ groups BQ2Y0ZZ into these clinical categories.

IMG006

Computerized tomography (CT) with contrast

Clinical domain: Imaging

Convert to ICD-9-PCS

Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for BQ2Y0ZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.

88.38

Approximate match.

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Questions About BQ2Y0ZZ

Is BQ2Y0ZZ a billable code?

Yes. BQ2Y0ZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) of Left Foot/Toe Joint using High Osmolar Contrast on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What do the characters in BQ2Y0ZZ mean?

BQ2Y0ZZ 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 Y is the BodyPart (Foot/Toe Joint, Left); the 5th character 0 is the Contrast (High 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 BQ2Y0ZZ?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) of Left Foot/Toe Joint using High Osmolar Contrast crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 88.38. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.