BR27ZZZComputerized Tomography (CT Scan) of Thoracic Spine
- Billable / Specific Code
BR27ZZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) of Thoracic 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
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 | 2 | Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) |
| 4 | BodyPart | 7 | Thoracic Spine |
| 5 | Contrast | Z | None |
| 6 | Qualifier | Z | None |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | None |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for BR27ZZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About BR27ZZZ
Is BR27ZZZ a billable code?
Yes. BR27ZZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) of Thoracic Spine on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in BR27ZZZ mean?
BR27ZZZ 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 7 is the BodyPart (Thoracic 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 BR27ZZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) of Thoracic Spine crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 88.38. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
