BR20ZZZComputerized Tomography (CT Scan) of Cervical Spine

  • Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-PCS BR20ZZZ
CMS Source: FY 2026 ICD-10-PCS dataset. Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026.FacebookXLinkedInPrint

BR20ZZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) of Cervical Spine. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026). The root operation Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) involves computer reformatted digital display of multiplanar images developed from the capture of multiple exposures of external ionizing radiation.

Code Identity

ICD-10-PCS Code
BR20ZZZ
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) of Cervical Spine
Parent Code
Short Description
Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) of Cervical Spine

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.

PositionDesignationValueMeaning
1SectionBImaging
2Body SystemRAxial Skeleton, Except Skull and Facial Bones
3Type2Computerized Tomography (CT Scan)
4BodyPart0Cervical Spine
5ContrastZNone
6QualifierZNone
7QualifierZNone

Convert to ICD-9-PCS

Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for BR20ZZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.

88.38
Approximate match.

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Questions About BR20ZZZ

Is BR20ZZZ a billable code?

Yes. BR20ZZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) of Cervical Spine on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What do the characters in BR20ZZZ mean?

BR20ZZZ 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 2 is the Type (Computerized Tomography (CT Scan)); the 4th character 0 is the BodyPart (Cervical Spine); 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 BR20ZZZ?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) of Cervical Spine crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 88.38. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.