BT140ZZFluoroscopy of Kidneys, Ureters and Bladder using High Osmolar Contrast
- Billable / Specific Code
BT140ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Fluoroscopy of Kidneys, Ureters and Bladder using High Osmolar Contrast. 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 | 4 | Kidneys, Ureters and Bladder |
| 5 | Contrast | 0 | High Osmolar |
| 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 BT140ZZ:
Clinical Classification (CCSR)
AHRQ groups BT140ZZ into these clinical categories.
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for BT140ZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About BT140ZZ
Is BT140ZZ a billable code?
Yes. BT140ZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Fluoroscopy of Kidneys, Ureters and Bladder using High Osmolar Contrast on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in BT140ZZ mean?
BT140ZZ 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 4 is the BodyPart (Kidneys, Ureters and Bladder); the 5th character 0 is the Contrast (High Osmolar); the 6th character Z is the Qualifier (None); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (None).
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of BT140ZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Fluoroscopy of Kidneys, Ureters and Bladder using High Osmolar Contrast crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 87.73, 87.74, and 87.75. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
