BR39ZZZMagnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of Lumbar Spine
- Billable / Specific Code
BR39ZZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of Lumbar Spine. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026). The root operation Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) involves computer reformatted digital display of multiplanar images developed from the capture of radiofrequency signals emitted by nuclei in a body site excited within a magnetic field.
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 | 3 | Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) |
| 4 | BodyPart | 9 | Lumbar Spine |
| 5 | Contrast | Z | None |
| 6 | Qualifier | Z | None |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | None |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for BR39ZZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About BR39ZZZ
Is BR39ZZZ a billable code?
Yes. BR39ZZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of Lumbar Spine on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in BR39ZZZ mean?
BR39ZZZ 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 3 is the Type (Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)); 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 BR39ZZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of Lumbar Spine crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 88.93 and 88.96. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
