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ICD-10-PCS Body System: ICD-10-PCS Body System BQ - Non-Axial Lower Bones

The ICD-10-PCS root operation Non-Axial Lower Bones under the Imaging section refers to various diagnostic techniques used to visualize lower skeletal structures beyond the main axial skeleton. This operation captures key imaging modalities tailored specifically for assessing bones such as the femur, tibia, and fibula.

The provided codes illustrate different imaging methods, including Plain Radiography (BQ0), which uses external ionizing radiation to create planar images on photographic plates. Fluoroscopy (BQ1) offers real-time dynamic images through a fluorescent screen, useful for functional assessments. Advanced techniques like Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) (BQ2) produce detailed multiplanar digital images based on multiple radiation exposures, while Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) (BQ3) employs magnetic fields and radio frequency signals to generate detailed soft tissue contrast in lower bones. Ultrasonography (BQ4) provides real-time imaging by capturing reflected high-frequency sound waves. These codes enable precise documentation of imaging procedures targeting non-axial lower bones, essential for accurate clinical evaluation and coding.

List of ICD-10-PCS procedures under ICD-10-PCS Body System BQ - Non-Axial Lower Bones

  • BQ4 - Ultrasonography - Real time display of images of anatomy or flow information developed from the capture of reflected and attenuated high frequency sound waves

  • BQ3 - 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

  • BQ2 - Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) - Computer-reformatted digital display of multiplanar images developed from the capture of multiple exposures of external ionizing radiation

  • BQ1 - 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

  • BQ0 - Plain Radiography - Planar display of an image developed from the capture of external ionizing radiation on photographic or photoconductive plate