BR13YZZFluoroscopy of Lumbar Disc(s) using Other Contrast
- Billable / Specific Code
BR13YZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Fluoroscopy of Lumbar Disc(s) using Other 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 | Y | Other Contrast |
| 6 | Qualifier | Z | None |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | None |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for BR13YZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About BR13YZZ
Is BR13YZZ a billable code?
Yes. BR13YZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Fluoroscopy of Lumbar Disc(s) using Other Contrast on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in BR13YZZ mean?
BR13YZZ 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 Y is the Contrast (Other Contrast); the 6th character Z is the Qualifier (None); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (None).
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of BR13YZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Fluoroscopy of Lumbar Disc(s) using Other Contrast crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 87.21. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
