F15Z28ZUnithermal Binaural Screen Assessment using Vestibular / Balance Equipment
- Billable / Specific Code
F15Z28Z is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Unithermal Binaural Screen Assessment using Vestibular / Balance Equipment. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026). The root operation Vestibular Assessment involves measurement of the vestibular system and related functions.
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 | F | Physical Rehabilitation and Diagnostic Audiology |
| 2 | Section Qualifier | 1 | Diagnostic Audiology |
| 3 | Type | 5 | Vestibular Assessment |
| 4 | BodySystem/Region | Z | None |
| 5 | TypeQualifier | 2 | Unithermal Binaural Screen |
| 6 | Equipment | 8 | Vestibular / Balance |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | None |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for F15Z28Z under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About F15Z28Z
Is F15Z28Z a billable code?
Yes. F15Z28Z is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Unithermal Binaural Screen Assessment using Vestibular / Balance Equipment on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in F15Z28Z mean?
F15Z28Z breaks down character by character: the 1st character F is the Section (Physical Rehabilitation and Diagnostic Audiology); the 2nd character 1 is the Section Qualifier (Diagnostic Audiology); the 3rd character 5 is the Type (Vestibular Assessment); the 4th character Z is the BodySystem/Region (None); the 5th character 2 is the TypeQualifier (Unithermal Binaural Screen); the 6th character 8 is the Equipment (Vestibular / Balance); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (None).
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of F15Z28Z?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Unithermal Binaural Screen Assessment using Vestibular / Balance Equipment crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 95.44. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
