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ICD-10-PCS Body System: ICD-10-PCS Body System B5 - Veins

In ICD-10-PCS, the root operation B5 - Veins within the Imaging section refers to the diagnostic visualization of veins using various imaging techniques. This operation focuses on capturing detailed images of the venous structures to aid in diagnosis and treatment planning.

The B5 - Veins imaging codes include several modalities, each highlighting different technological approaches. For instance, Plain Radiography (B50) produces planar images by capturing external ionizing radiation on photographic plates. Fluoroscopy (B51) provides real-time, single or bi-plane visualization using fluorescent screens, with digital or analog storage options. More advanced imaging techniques feature Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) (B52), which offers multiplanar digital images through multiple ionizing radiation exposures, and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) (B53), which uses radio frequency signals in a magnetic field to create detailed multiplanar images. Lastly, Ultrasonography (B54) leverages high frequency sound waves to produce real-time anatomic and flow images of veins. Understanding these vein imaging codes is essential for accurate procedural documentation and clinical decision-making.

List of ICD-10-PCS procedures under ICD-10-PCS Body System B5 - Veins

  • B50 - Plain Radiography - Planar display of an image developed from the capture of external ionizing radiation on photographic or photoconductive plate

  • B51 - 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

  • B52 - Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) - Computer-reformatted digital display of multiplanar images developed from the capture of multiple exposures of external ionizing radiation

  • B53 - 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

  • B54 - Ultrasonography - Real time display of images of anatomy or flow information developed from the capture of reflected and attenuated high frequency sound waves