BY35ZZZMagnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of Fetal Extremities
- Billable / Specific Code
BY35ZZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of Fetal Extremities. 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 | 5 | Fetal Extremities |
| 5 | Contrast | Z | None |
| 6 | Qualifier | Z | None |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | None |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for BY35ZZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About BY35ZZZ
Is BY35ZZZ a billable code?
Yes. BY35ZZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of Fetal Extremities on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in BY35ZZZ mean?
BY35ZZZ 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 5 is the BodyPart (Fetal Extremities); 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 BY35ZZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of Fetal Extremities crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 88.97. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
