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ICD-10-PCS Body System: ICD-10-PCS Body System BB - Respiratory System

The ICD-10-PCS root operation for the Respiratory System Imaging includes various diagnostic techniques used to create detailed images of lung and airway structures. These procedures help in evaluating respiratory conditions without invasive measures.

This operation encompasses multiple imaging modalities such as Plain Radiography (BB0), which captures planar X-ray images through external ionizing radiation on photographic plates. Real-time visualization is possible with Fluoroscopy (BB1), offering single or bi-plane moving images via fluorescent screens. More advanced techniques include Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) (BB2), which digitally reconstructs cross-sectional images from multiple X-ray exposures, and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) (BB3), which uses radio frequency signals within a magnetic field for multiplanar images. Lastly, Ultrasonography (BB4) uses reflected sound waves to produce real-time images of anatomy and flow. Each of these respiratory system imaging codes supports precise visualization critical for diagnosis and treatment planning.

List of ICD-10-PCS procedures under ICD-10-PCS Body System BB - Respiratory System

  • BB0 - Plain Radiography - Planar display of an image developed from the capture of external ionizing radiation on photographic or photoconductive plate

  • BB1 - 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

  • BB2 - Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) - Computer-reformatted digital display of multiplanar images developed from the capture of multiple exposures of external ionizing radiation

  • BB3 - 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

  • BB4 - Ultrasonography - Real time display of images of anatomy or flow information developed from the capture of reflected and attenuated high frequency sound waves