BR151ZZFluoroscopy of Thoracic Facet Joint(s) using Low Osmolar Contrast
- Billable / Specific Code
BR151ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Fluoroscopy of Thoracic Facet Joint(s) using Low 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. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this procedure falls under Fluoroscopy of non-circulatory organs.
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 | 5 | Thoracic Facet Joint(s) |
| 5 | Contrast | 1 | Low Osmolar |
| 6 | Qualifier | Z | None |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | None |
In the ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index
These FY 2026 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index entries lead to BR151ZZ:
Clinical Classification (CCSR)
AHRQ groups BR151ZZ into these clinical categories.
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for BR151ZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About BR151ZZ
Is BR151ZZ a billable code?
Yes. BR151ZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Fluoroscopy of Thoracic Facet Joint(s) using Low Osmolar Contrast on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in BR151ZZ mean?
BR151ZZ 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 5 is the BodyPart (Thoracic Facet Joint(s)); the 5th character 1 is the Contrast (Low 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 BR151ZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Fluoroscopy of Thoracic Facet Joint(s) using Low Osmolar Contrast crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 87.23. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
