BR47ZZZUltrasonography of Thoracic Spine
- Billable / Specific Code
BR47ZZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Ultrasonography of Thoracic Spine. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026). The root operation Ultrasonography involves real time display of images of anatomy or flow information developed from the capture of reflected and attenuated high frequency sound waves. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this procedure falls under Ultrasonography.
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 | 4 | Ultrasonography |
| 4 | BodyPart | 7 | Thoracic Spine |
| 5 | Contrast | Z | None |
| 6 | Qualifier | Z | None |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | None |
In the ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index
These FY 2026 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index entries lead to this code:
To code ultrasonography of the thoracic spine, open the FY 2026 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index at Ultrasonography, then the subterms Spine, Thoracic. The entry lists BR47ZZZ directly as a complete, billable 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 BR47ZZZ
Is BR47ZZZ a billable code?
Yes. This is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Ultrasonography of Thoracic Spine on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What is the ICD-10-PCS code for ultrasonography of the thoracic spine?
The FY 2026 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index entry Ultrasonography, Spine, Thoracic is a direct entry for BR47ZZZ, Ultrasonography of Thoracic Spine, billable on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in BR47ZZZ 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 4 is the Type (Ultrasonography); 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 BR47ZZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Ultrasonography of Thoracic Spine crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 88.79 (Other diagnostic ultrasound). The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
