B00 Plain Radiography - Central Nervous System ICD-10-PCS
The B00 code range contains 5 ICD-10-PCS codes for Plain Radiography procedures on the central nervous system. 4 of the codes are billable and valid for inpatient claim submission in fiscal year 2027.
Root Operation Definition
Plain Radiography: Planar display of an image developed from the capture of external ionizing radiation on photographic or photoconductive plate.
Codes in the B00 Range 5 codes · 4 billable
- B00 Imaging, Central Nervous System, Plain RadiographyNon-billable header
- B00B0ZZ Plain Radiography of Spinal Cord using High Osmolar Contrast
- B00B1ZZ Plain Radiography of Spinal Cord using Low Osmolar Contrast
- B00BYZZ Plain Radiography of Spinal Cord using Other Contrast
- B00BZZZ Plain Radiography of Spinal Cord
About the B00 Code Range
These procedures make a flat image of the spinal cord by capturing radiation from outside the body on a photographic or photoconductive plate.
The fourth character identifies the Spinal Cord. The fifth specifies High Osmolar or Low Osmolar contrast, which differ in dissolved-particle concentration, Other Contrast, or None. The sixth and seventh characters both have None as their only qualifier.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the B00 range?
Of the 5 codes in this range, 4 are billable and valid for inpatient claim submission from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. Table header codes group them but cannot be reported on claims.
What does the B00 range classify?
The range classifies Plain Radiography procedures, planar display of an image developed from the capture of external ionizing radiation on photographic or photoconductive plate, performed on the central nervous system. Each code adds the body part, approach, device, and qualifier in characters four through seven, and links to its own reference page.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS order file and code tables, effective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
