BR1HYZZFluoroscopy of Sternum using Other Contrast

Imaging›Axial Skeleton, Except Skull and Facial Bones›Fluoroscopy

Billable / Specific Code

ICD-10-PCS BR1HYZZ

CMS Source: FY 2026 ICD-10-PCS dataset. Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026.

BR1HYZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Fluoroscopy of Sternum 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

ICD-10-PCS Code

BR1HYZZ

Billable Status

Yes — Valid for Submission

Code Describes

Fluoroscopy of Sternum using Other Contrast

Parent Code

BR1

Short Description

Fluoroscopy of Sternum using Other Contrast

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	H	Sternum
5	Contrast	Y	Other Contrast
6	Qualifier	Z	None
7	Qualifier	Z	None

Convert to ICD-9-PCS

Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for BR1HYZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.

87.29

Approximate match.

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Questions About BR1HYZZ

Is BR1HYZZ a billable code?

Yes. BR1HYZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Fluoroscopy of Sternum using Other Contrast on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What do the characters in BR1HYZZ mean?

BR1HYZZ 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 H is the BodyPart (Sternum); 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 BR1HYZZ?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Fluoroscopy of Sternum using Other Contrast crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 87.29. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.