BT13ZZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Fluoroscopy of Bilateral Kidneys. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026). The root operation Fluoroscopy involves single plane or bi-plane real time display of an image developed from the capture of external ionizing radiation on a fluorescent screen. The image may also be stored by either digital or analog means. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this procedure falls under Fluoroscopy of non-circulatory organs.
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 | T | Urinary System |
| 3 | Type | 1 | Fluoroscopy |
| 4 | BodyPart | 3 | Kidneys, Bilateral |
| 5 | Contrast | Z | None |
| 6 | Qualifier | Z | None |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | None |
Clinical Classification (CCSR)
AHRQ groups BT13ZZZ into these clinical categories.
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for BT13ZZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About BT13ZZZ
Is BT13ZZZ a billable code?
Yes. BT13ZZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Fluoroscopy of Bilateral Kidneys on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in BT13ZZZ mean?
BT13ZZZ breaks down character by character: the 1st character B is the Section (Imaging); the 2nd character T is the Body System (Urinary System); the 3rd character 1 is the Type (Fluoroscopy); the 4th character 3 is the BodyPart (Kidneys, Bilateral); 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 BT13ZZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Fluoroscopy of Bilateral Kidneys crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 87.72. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
