BQ3FYZZMagnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of Left Lower Leg using Other Contrast

  • Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-PCS BQ3FYZZ
CMS Source: FY 2026 ICD-10-PCS dataset. Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026.FacebookXLinkedInPrint

BQ3FYZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of Left Lower Leg using Other Contrast. 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.

Code Identity

ICD-10-PCS Code
BQ3FYZZ
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of Left Lower Leg using Other Contrast
Parent Code
Short Description
MRI of L Low Leg using Oth 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.

PositionDesignationValueMeaning
1SectionBImaging
2Body SystemQNon-Axial Lower Bones
3Type3Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
4BodyPartFLower Leg, Left
5ContrastYOther Contrast
6QualifierZNone
7QualifierZNone

Convert to ICD-9-PCS

Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for BQ3FYZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.

88.94
Approximate match.
88.96
Approximate match.

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Questions About BQ3FYZZ

Is BQ3FYZZ a billable code?

Yes. BQ3FYZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of Left Lower Leg using Other Contrast on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What do the characters in BQ3FYZZ mean?

BQ3FYZZ 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 F is the BodyPart (Lower Leg, Left); the 5th character Y is the Contrast (Other Contrast); the 6th character Z is the Qualifier (None); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (None).

What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of BQ3FYZZ?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of Left Lower Leg using Other Contrast crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 88.94 and 88.96. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.