BY30ZZZMagnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of Fetal Head

  • Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-PCS BY30ZZZ
CMS Source: FY 2026 ICD-10-PCS dataset. Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026.FacebookXLinkedInPrint

BY30ZZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of Fetal Head. 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.

Code Identity

ICD-10-PCS Code
BY30ZZZ
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of Fetal Head
Parent Code
Short Description
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of Fetal Head

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.

PositionDesignationValueMeaning
1SectionBImaging
2Body SystemYFetus and Obstetrical
3Type3Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
4BodyPart0Fetal Head
5ContrastZNone
6QualifierZNone
7QualifierZNone

Convert to ICD-9-PCS

Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for BY30ZZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.

88.97
Approximate match.

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Questions About BY30ZZZ

Is BY30ZZZ a billable code?

Yes. BY30ZZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of Fetal Head on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What do the characters in BY30ZZZ mean?

BY30ZZZ breaks down character by character: the 1st character B is the Section (Imaging); the 2nd character Y is the Body System (Fetus and Obstetrical); the 3rd character 3 is the Type (Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)); the 4th character 0 is the BodyPart (Fetal Head); 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 BY30ZZZ?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of Fetal Head crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 88.97. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.