BR29ZZZComputerized Tomography (CT Scan) of Lumbar Spine
- Billable / Specific Code
BR29ZZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) of Lumbar Spine. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027). 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. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this procedure falls under Computerized tomography (CT) without contrast.
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 | 9 | Lumbar Spine |
| 5 | Contrast | Z | None |
| 6 | Qualifier | Z | None |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | None |
In the ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index
These FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index entries lead to this code:
Clinical Classification (CCSR)
AHRQ groups this procedure code into these clinical categories.
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for this code under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About BR29ZZZ
Is BR29ZZZ a billable code?
Yes. This is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) of Lumbar Spine on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What do the characters in BR29ZZZ mean?
The code 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 9 is the BodyPart (Lumbar 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 BR29ZZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) of Lumbar Spine crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 88.38 (Other computerized axial tomography). The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
