BT21ZZZComputerized Tomography (CT Scan) of Right Kidney
- Billable / Specific Code
BT21ZZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) of Right Kidney. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026). The root operation Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) involves computer reformatted digital display of multiplanar images developed from the capture of multiple exposures of external ionizing radiation. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this procedure falls under Computerized tomography (CT) without contrast.
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 | 2 | Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) |
| 4 | BodyPart | 1 | Kidney, Right |
| 5 | Contrast | Z | None |
| 6 | Qualifier | Z | None |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | None |
Clinical Classification (CCSR)
AHRQ groups BT21ZZZ into these clinical categories.
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for BT21ZZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About BT21ZZZ
Is BT21ZZZ a billable code?
Yes. BT21ZZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) of Right Kidney on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in BT21ZZZ mean?
BT21ZZZ 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 2 is the Type (Computerized Tomography (CT Scan)); the 4th character 1 is the BodyPart (Kidney, Right); 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 BT21ZZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) of Right Kidney crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 87.71. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
