BR14ZZZFluoroscopy of Cervical Facet Joint(s)
- Billable / Specific Code
BR14ZZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Fluoroscopy of Cervical Facet Joint(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 | 4 | Cervical Facet Joint(s) |
| 5 | Contrast | Z | None |
| 6 | Qualifier | Z | None |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | None |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for BR14ZZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About BR14ZZZ
Is BR14ZZZ a billable code?
Yes. BR14ZZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Fluoroscopy of Cervical Facet Joint(s) on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in BR14ZZZ mean?
BR14ZZZ 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 4 is the BodyPart (Cervical Facet Joint(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 BR14ZZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Fluoroscopy of Cervical Facet Joint(s) crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 87.22. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
