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ICD-10-PCS Body System: ICD-10-PCS Body System BR - Axial Skeleton, Except Skull and Facial Bones

The ICD-10-PCS root operation BR refers to imaging procedures specifically targeting the Axial Skeleton, Except Skull and Facial Bones. This operation involves creating detailed images of bones in the neck, chest, and back regions to aid diagnosis and treatment planning.

Within the Imaging classification, several techniques illustrate the use of root operation BR. These include Plain Radiography (code BR0), which captures static images via external ionizing radiation on photographic plates, and Fluoroscopy (BR1), offering real-time X-ray visualization using a fluorescent screen. Advanced modalities are also represented like Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) (BR2), generating multiplanar digital images from multiple X-ray exposures, and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) (BR3), which uses radio frequency signals in a magnetic field for detailed multiplanar views. Additionally, Ultrasonography (BR4) provides real-time images through reflected high-frequency sound waves. These diverse approaches within the axial skeleton imaging codes enable precise evaluation of bone and surrounding structures outside the skull and face.

List of ICD-10-PCS procedures under ICD-10-PCS Body System BR - Axial Skeleton, Except Skull and Facial Bones

  • BR0 - Plain Radiography - Planar display of an image developed from the capture of external ionizing radiation on photographic or photoconductive plate

  • BR1 - 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

  • BR2 - Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) - Computer-reformatted digital display of multiplanar images developed from the capture of multiple exposures of external ionizing radiation

  • BR3 - 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

  • BR4 - Ultrasonography - Real time display of images of anatomy or flow information developed from the capture of reflected and attenuated high frequency sound waves