BR060ZZPlain Radiography of Lumbar Facet Joint(s) using High Osmolar Contrast
- Billable / Specific Code
BR060ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Plain Radiography of Lumbar Facet Joint(s) using High 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 | 6 | Lumbar Facet Joint(s) |
| 5 | Contrast | 0 | High Osmolar |
| 6 | Qualifier | Z | None |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | None |
Clinical Classification (CCSR)
AHRQ groups BR060ZZ into these clinical categories.
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for BR060ZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About BR060ZZ
Is BR060ZZ a billable code?
Yes. BR060ZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Plain Radiography of Lumbar Facet Joint(s) using High Osmolar Contrast on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in BR060ZZ mean?
BR060ZZ 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 6 is the BodyPart (Lumbar Facet Joint(s)); 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 BR060ZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Plain Radiography of Lumbar Facet Joint(s) using High Osmolar Contrast crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 87.29. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
