BU46ZZZUltrasonography of Uterus
- Billable / Specific Code
BU46ZZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Ultrasonography of Uterus. 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 | U | Female Reproductive System |
| 3 | Type | 4 | Ultrasonography |
| 4 | BodyPart | 6 | Uterus |
| 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 BU46ZZZ:
Clinical Classification (CCSR)
AHRQ groups BU46ZZZ into these clinical categories.
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for BU46ZZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About BU46ZZZ
Is BU46ZZZ a billable code?
Yes. BU46ZZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Ultrasonography of Uterus on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in BU46ZZZ mean?
BU46ZZZ breaks down character by character: the 1st character B is the Section (Imaging); the 2nd character U is the Body System (Female Reproductive System); the 3rd character 4 is the Type (Ultrasonography); the 4th character 6 is the BodyPart (Uterus); 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 BU46ZZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Ultrasonography of Uterus crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 88.79. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
