BR12ZZZFluoroscopy of Thoracic Disc(s)
- Billable / Specific Code
BR12ZZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Fluoroscopy of Thoracic Disc(s). It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026). 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
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 | 1 | Fluoroscopy |
| 4 | BodyPart | 2 | Thoracic Disc(s) |
| 5 | Contrast | Z | None |
| 6 | Qualifier | Z | None |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | None |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for BR12ZZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About BR12ZZZ
Is BR12ZZZ a billable code?
Yes. BR12ZZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Fluoroscopy of Thoracic Disc(s) on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in BR12ZZZ mean?
BR12ZZZ 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 1 is the Type (Fluoroscopy); the 4th character 2 is the BodyPart (Thoracic Disc(s)); 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 BR12ZZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Fluoroscopy of Thoracic Disc(s) crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 87.23. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
