BQ37ZZZMagnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of Right Knee
- Billable / Specific Code
BQ37ZZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of Right Knee. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026). The root operation Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) involves computer reformatted digital display of multiplanar images developed from the capture of radiofrequency signals emitted by nuclei in a body site excited within a magnetic field. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this procedure falls under Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
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 | 3 | Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) |
| 4 | BodyPart | 7 | Knee, Right |
| 5 | Contrast | Z | None |
| 6 | Qualifier | Z | None |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | None |
Clinical Classification (CCSR)
AHRQ groups BQ37ZZZ into these clinical categories.
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for BQ37ZZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About BQ37ZZZ
Is BQ37ZZZ a billable code?
Yes. BQ37ZZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of Right Knee on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in BQ37ZZZ mean?
BQ37ZZZ 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 3 is the Type (Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)); the 4th character 7 is the BodyPart (Knee, Right); 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 BQ37ZZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of Right Knee crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 88.94 and 88.96. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
