BY34YZZMagnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of Fetal Spine using Other Contrast
- Billable / Specific Code
BY34YZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of Fetal Spine using Other Contrast. 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
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 | Y | Fetus and Obstetrical |
| 3 | Type | 3 | Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) |
| 4 | BodyPart | 4 | Fetal Spine |
| 5 | Contrast | Y | Other Contrast |
| 6 | Qualifier | Z | None |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | None |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for BY34YZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About BY34YZZ
Is BY34YZZ a billable code?
Yes. BY34YZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of Fetal Spine using Other Contrast on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in BY34YZZ mean?
BY34YZZ 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 4 is the BodyPart (Fetal Spine); the 5th character Y is the Contrast (Other Contrast); the 6th character Z is the Qualifier (None); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (None).
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of BY34YZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of Fetal Spine using Other Contrast crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 88.97. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
