BR07ZZZPlain Radiography of Thoracic Spine
- Billable / Specific Code
BR07ZZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Plain Radiography of Thoracic Spine. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027). 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 | 7 | Thoracic Spine |
| 5 | Contrast | Z | None |
| 6 | Qualifier | Z | None |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | None |
In the ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index
These FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index entries lead to this code:
Clinical Classification (CCSR)
AHRQ groups this procedure code into these clinical categories.
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for this code under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About BR07ZZZ
Is BR07ZZZ a billable code?
Yes. This is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Plain Radiography of Thoracic Spine on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What do the characters in BR07ZZZ mean?
The code 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 7 is the BodyPart (Thoracic Spine); 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 BR07ZZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Plain Radiography of Thoracic Spine crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 87.23 (Other x-ray of thoracic spine). The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
