B32 Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) - Upper Arteries ICD-10-PCS
The B32 code range contains 36 ICD-10-PCS codes for Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) procedures on the upper arteries. 35 of the codes are billable and valid for inpatient claim submission in fiscal year 2026.
Root Operation Definition
Computerized Tomography (CT Scan): Computer-reformatted digital display of multiplanar images developed from the capture of multiple exposures of external ionizing radiation.
Codes in the B32 Range 36 codes · 35 billable
- B32 Imaging, Upper Arteries, Computerized Tomography (CT Scan)Non-billable header
- B3200ZZ Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) of Thoracic Aorta using High Osmolar Contrast
- B3201ZZ Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) of Thoracic Aorta using Low Osmolar Contrast
- B320YZZ Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) of Thoracic Aorta using Other Contrast
- B320Z2Z Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) of Thoracic Aorta using Intravascular Optical Coherence
- B320ZZZ Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) of Thoracic Aorta
- B3250ZZ Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) of Bilateral Common Carotid Arteries using High Osmolar Contrast
- B3251ZZ Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) of Bilateral Common Carotid Arteries using Low Osmolar Contrast
- B325YZZ Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) of Bilateral Common Carotid Arteries using Other Contrast
- B325Z2Z Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) of Bilateral Common Carotid Arteries using Intravascular Optical Coherence
- B325ZZZ Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) of Bilateral Common Carotid Arteries
- B3280ZZ Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) of Bilateral Internal Carotid Arteries using High Osmolar Contrast
- B3281ZZ Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) of Bilateral Internal Carotid Arteries using Low Osmolar Contrast
- B328YZZ Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) of Bilateral Internal Carotid Arteries using Other Contrast
- B328Z2Z Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) of Bilateral Internal Carotid Arteries using Intravascular Optical Coherence
- B328ZZZ Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) of Bilateral Internal Carotid Arteries
- B32G0ZZ Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) of Bilateral Vertebral Arteries using High Osmolar Contrast
- B32G1ZZ Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) of Bilateral Vertebral Arteries using Low Osmolar Contrast
- B32GYZZ Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) of Bilateral Vertebral Arteries using Other Contrast
- B32GZ2Z Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) of Bilateral Vertebral Arteries using Intravascular Optical Coherence
- B32GZZZ Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) of Bilateral Vertebral Arteries
- B32R0ZZ Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) of Intracranial Arteries using High Osmolar Contrast
- B32R1ZZ Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) of Intracranial Arteries using Low Osmolar Contrast
- B32RYZZ Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) of Intracranial Arteries using Other Contrast
- B32RZ2Z Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) of Intracranial Arteries using Intravascular Optical Coherence
- B32RZZZ Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) of Intracranial Arteries
- B32S0ZZ Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) of Right Pulmonary Artery using High Osmolar Contrast
- B32S1ZZ Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) of Right Pulmonary Artery using Low Osmolar Contrast
- B32SYZZ Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) of Right Pulmonary Artery using Other Contrast
- B32SZ2Z Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) of Right Pulmonary Artery using Intravascular Optical Coherence
- B32SZZZ Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) of Right Pulmonary Artery
- B32T0ZZ Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) of Left Pulmonary Artery using High Osmolar Contrast
- B32T1ZZ Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) of Left Pulmonary Artery using Low Osmolar Contrast
- B32TYZZ Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) of Left Pulmonary Artery using Other Contrast
- B32TZ2Z Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) of Left Pulmonary Artery using Intravascular Optical Coherence
- B32TZZZ Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) of Left Pulmonary Artery
About the B32 Code Range
The ICD-10-PCS root operation Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) (B32) in the Imaging section refers to creating detailed cross-sectional images of arteries using CT technology. This imaging technique provides clinicians with precise views of vascular structures without invasive procedures.
Within this classification, computerized tomography is employed to examine various arteries such as the Thoracic Aorta (B3200ZZ through B320ZZZ), Bilateral Common Carotid Arteries (B3250ZZ to B325ZZZ), Bilateral Internal Carotid Arteries (B3280ZZ to B328ZZZ), Bilateral Vertebral Arteries (B32G0ZZ to B32GZZZ), Intracranial Arteries (B32R0ZZ to B32RZZZ), and the Right and Left Pulmonary Arteries (B32S0ZZ to B32SZZZ and B32T0ZZ to B32TZZZ). These codes also specify the use of different types of contrast materials, including high and low osmolar contrast, other contrast agents, or intravascular optical coherence, highlighting the precise documentation available for various CT angiography procedures. Applying these imaging codes ensures detailed and accurate recording of arterial CT scans in ICD-10-PCS.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the B32 range?
Of the 36 codes in this range, 35 are billable and valid for inpatient claim submission from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. Table header codes group them but cannot be reported on claims.
What does the B32 range classify?
The range classifies Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) procedures, computer-reformatted digital display of multiplanar images developed from the capture of multiple exposures of external ionizing radiation, performed on the upper arteries. 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 2026 ICD-10-PCS order file and code tables, effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
