BQ3MZZZMagnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of Left Foot
- Billable / Specific Code
BQ3MZZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of Left Foot. 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
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 | M | Foot, Left |
| 5 | Contrast | Z | None |
| 6 | Qualifier | Z | None |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | None |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for BQ3MZZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About BQ3MZZZ
Is BQ3MZZZ a billable code?
Yes. BQ3MZZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of Left Foot on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in BQ3MZZZ mean?
BQ3MZZZ 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 M is the BodyPart (Foot, 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 BQ3MZZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of Left Foot crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 88.94 and 88.96. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
