BR49ZZZUltrasonography of Lumbar Spine
- Billable / Specific Code
BR49ZZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Ultrasonography of Lumbar Spine. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027). 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 | 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:
To code ultrasonography of the lumbar spine, open the FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index at Ultrasonography, then the subterms Spine, Lumbar. The entry lists BR49ZZZ 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 BR49ZZZ
Is BR49ZZZ a billable code?
Yes. This is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Ultrasonography of Lumbar Spine on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What is the ICD-10-PCS code for ultrasonography of the lumbar spine?
The FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index entry Ultrasonography, Spine, Lumbar is a direct entry for BR49ZZZ, Ultrasonography of Lumbar Spine, billable on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What do the characters in BR49ZZZ 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 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 BR49ZZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Ultrasonography of Lumbar Spine crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 88.79 (Other diagnostic ultrasound). The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
