BR161ZZFluoroscopy of Lumbar Facet Joint(s) using Low Osmolar Contrast
- Billable / Specific Code
BR161ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Fluoroscopy of Lumbar 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.
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 | 6 | Lumbar Facet Joint(s) |
| 5 | Contrast | 1 | Low Osmolar |
| 6 | Qualifier | Z | None |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | None |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for BR161ZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About BR161ZZ
Is BR161ZZ a billable code?
Yes. BR161ZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Fluoroscopy of Lumbar Facet Joint(s) using Low Osmolar Contrast on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in BR161ZZ mean?
BR161ZZ 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 6 is the BodyPart (Lumbar 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 BR161ZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Fluoroscopy of Lumbar Facet Joint(s) using Low Osmolar Contrast crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 87.24. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
