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ICD-10-PCS Body System: ICD-10-PCS Body System B2 - Heart

The ICD-10-PCS root operation for Heart Imaging (Section B2) refers to various diagnostic techniques used to produce visual representations of the heart’s structure and function. This operation is part of the Imaging section, focusing on non-invasive methods to aid clinical evaluation without altering body tissues.

Within this classification, procedures include Plain Radiography (B20), which captures static images using external ionizing radiation on photographic plates. Fluoroscopy (B21) provides dynamic, real-time images via a fluorescent screen, useful in procedural guidance. Advanced techniques such as Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) (B22) and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) (B23) offer multiplanar digital images through ionizing radiation and radiofrequency signal capture, respectively. Finally, Ultrasonography (B24) uses high-frequency sound waves to visualize heart anatomy and blood flow in real time. These heart imaging codes allow precise documentation of the diagnostic modality used, supporting accurate clinical assessment and treatment planning.

List of ICD-10-PCS procedures under ICD-10-PCS Body System B2 - Heart

  • B20 - Plain Radiography - Planar display of an image developed from the capture of external ionizing radiation on photographic or photoconductive plate

  • B21 - Fluoroscopy - Single plane or bi-plane real time display of an image developed from the capture of external ionizing radiation on fluorescent screen. The image may also be stored by either digital or analog means

  • B22 - Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) - Computer-reformatted digital display of multiplanar images developed from the capture of multiple exposures of external ionizing radiation

  • B23 - Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) - Computer reformatted digital display of multiplanar images developed from the capture of radio frequency signals emitted by nuclei in a body site excited within a magnetic field

  • B24 - Ultrasonography - Real time display of images of anatomy or flow information developed from the capture of reflected and attenuated high frequency sound waves