BR1Imaging, Axial Skeleton, Except Skull and Facial Bones, Fluoroscopy

Imaging›Axial Skeleton, Except Skull and Facial Bones›Fluoroscopy
  • Non-Billable Header
ICD-10-PCS BR1
CMS Source: FY 2026 ICD-10-PCS dataset. Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026.FacebookXLinkedInPrint

BR1 is a non-billable ICD-10-PCS code that heads the group for Imaging, Axial Skeleton, Except Skull and Facial Bones, Fluoroscopy, so it cannot be submitted on a claim; a more specific seven-character code is required. The root operation Fluoroscopy involves single plane or bi-plane real time display of an image developed from the capture of external ionizing radiation on a fluorescent screen. The image may also be stored by either digital or analog means.

Code Identity

ICD-10-PCS Code
BR1
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Header
Code Describes
Imaging, Axial Skeleton, Except Skull and Facial Bones, Fluoroscopy
Short Description
Imaging, Axial Skel, Exc Skull Facial, Fluoroscopy

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 SystemRAxial Skeleton, Except Skull and Facial Bones
3Operation1Fluoroscopy

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Questions About BR1

Is BR1 a billable code?

No. BR1 is an incomplete heading for Imaging, Axial Skeleton, Except Skull and Facial Bones, Fluoroscopy and cannot be submitted on a claim. A complete seven-character code is required, such as BR100ZZ, BR101ZZ, and BR10YZZ.