BW3HZZZMagnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of Retroperitoneum
- Billable / Specific Code
BW3HZZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of Retroperitoneum. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026). The root operation Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) involves computer reformatted digital display of multiplanar images developed from the capture of radiofrequency signals emitted by nuclei in a body site excited within a magnetic field. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this procedure falls under Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
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 | W | Anatomical Regions |
| 3 | Type | 3 | Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) |
| 4 | BodyPart | H | Retroperitoneum |
| 5 | Contrast | Z | None |
| 6 | Qualifier | Z | None |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | None |
Clinical Classification (CCSR)
AHRQ groups BW3HZZZ into these clinical categories.
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for BW3HZZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About BW3HZZZ
Is BW3HZZZ a billable code?
Yes. BW3HZZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of Retroperitoneum on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in BW3HZZZ mean?
BW3HZZZ breaks down character by character: the 1st character B is the Section (Imaging); the 2nd character W is the Body System (Anatomical Regions); the 3rd character 3 is the Type (Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)); the 4th character H is the BodyPart (Retroperitoneum); 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 BW3HZZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of Retroperitoneum crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 88.97. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
