BR041ZZPlain Radiography of Cervical Facet Joint(s) using Low Osmolar Contrast
- Billable / Specific Code
BR041ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Plain Radiography of Cervical Facet Joint(s) using Low Osmolar Contrast. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026). The root operation Plain Radiography involves planar display of an image developed from the capture of external ionizing radiation on photographic or photoconductive plate. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this procedure falls under Plain radiography.
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 | R | Axial Skeleton, Except Skull and Facial Bones |
| 3 | Type | 0 | Plain Radiography |
| 4 | BodyPart | 4 | Cervical Facet Joint(s) |
| 5 | Contrast | 1 | Low Osmolar |
| 6 | Qualifier | Z | None |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | None |
Clinical Classification (CCSR)
AHRQ groups BR041ZZ into these clinical categories.
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for BR041ZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About BR041ZZ
Is BR041ZZ a billable code?
Yes. BR041ZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Plain Radiography of Cervical Facet Joint(s) using Low Osmolar Contrast on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in BR041ZZ mean?
BR041ZZ breaks down character by character: the 1st character B is the Section (Imaging); the 2nd character R is the Body System (Axial Skeleton, Except Skull and Facial Bones); the 3rd character 0 is the Type (Plain Radiography); the 4th character 4 is the BodyPart (Cervical Facet Joint(s)); 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 BR041ZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Plain Radiography of Cervical Facet Joint(s) using Low Osmolar Contrast crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 87.29. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
