BR130ZZFluoroscopy of Lumbar Disc(s) using High Osmolar Contrast
- Billable / Specific Code
BR130ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Fluoroscopy of Lumbar Disc(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 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 | 3 | Lumbar Disc(s) |
| 5 | Contrast | 0 | High Osmolar |
| 6 | Qualifier | Z | None |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | None |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for BR130ZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About BR130ZZ
Is BR130ZZ a billable code?
Yes. BR130ZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Fluoroscopy of Lumbar Disc(s) using High Osmolar Contrast on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in BR130ZZ mean?
BR130ZZ 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 3 is the BodyPart (Lumbar Disc(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 BR130ZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Fluoroscopy of Lumbar Disc(s) using High Osmolar Contrast crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 87.21. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
