B40 Plain Radiography - Lower Arteries ICD-10-PCS
The B40 code range contains 49 ICD-10-PCS codes for Plain Radiography procedures on the lower arteries. 48 of the codes are billable and valid for inpatient claim submission in fiscal year 2026.
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 B40 Range 49 codes · 48 billable
- B40 Imaging, Lower Arteries, Plain RadiographyNon-billable header
- B4000ZZ Plain Radiography of Abdominal Aorta using High Osmolar Contrast
- B4001ZZ Plain Radiography of Abdominal Aorta using Low Osmolar Contrast
- B400YZZ Plain Radiography of Abdominal Aorta using Other Contrast
- B4020ZZ Plain Radiography of Hepatic Artery using High Osmolar Contrast
- B4021ZZ Plain Radiography of Hepatic Artery using Low Osmolar Contrast
- B402YZZ Plain Radiography of Hepatic Artery using Other Contrast
- B4030ZZ Plain Radiography of Splenic Arteries using High Osmolar Contrast
- B4031ZZ Plain Radiography of Splenic Arteries using Low Osmolar Contrast
- B403YZZ Plain Radiography of Splenic Arteries using Other Contrast
- B4040ZZ Plain Radiography of Superior Mesenteric Artery using High Osmolar Contrast
- B4041ZZ Plain Radiography of Superior Mesenteric Artery using Low Osmolar Contrast
- B404YZZ Plain Radiography of Superior Mesenteric Artery using Other Contrast
- B4050ZZ Plain Radiography of Inferior Mesenteric Artery using High Osmolar Contrast
- B4051ZZ Plain Radiography of Inferior Mesenteric Artery using Low Osmolar Contrast
- B405YZZ Plain Radiography of Inferior Mesenteric Artery using Other Contrast
- B4060ZZ Plain Radiography of Right Renal Artery using High Osmolar Contrast
- B4061ZZ Plain Radiography of Right Renal Artery using Low Osmolar Contrast
- B406YZZ Plain Radiography of Right Renal Artery using Other Contrast
- B4070ZZ Plain Radiography of Left Renal Artery using High Osmolar Contrast
- B4071ZZ Plain Radiography of Left Renal Artery using Low Osmolar Contrast
- B407YZZ Plain Radiography of Left Renal Artery using Other Contrast
- B4080ZZ Plain Radiography of Bilateral Renal Arteries using High Osmolar Contrast
- B4081ZZ Plain Radiography of Bilateral Renal Arteries using Low Osmolar Contrast
- B408YZZ Plain Radiography of Bilateral Renal Arteries using Other Contrast
- B4090ZZ Plain Radiography of Lumbar Arteries using High Osmolar Contrast
- B4091ZZ Plain Radiography of Lumbar Arteries using Low Osmolar Contrast
- B409YZZ Plain Radiography of Lumbar Arteries using Other Contrast
- B40B0ZZ Plain Radiography of Other Intra-Abdominal Arteries using High Osmolar Contrast
- B40B1ZZ Plain Radiography of Other Intra-Abdominal Arteries using Low Osmolar Contrast
- B40BYZZ Plain Radiography of Other Intra-Abdominal Arteries using Other Contrast
- B40C0ZZ Plain Radiography of Pelvic Arteries using High Osmolar Contrast
- B40C1ZZ Plain Radiography of Pelvic Arteries using Low Osmolar Contrast
- B40CYZZ Plain Radiography of Pelvic Arteries using Other Contrast
- B40D0ZZ Plain Radiography of Aorta and Bilateral Lower Extremity Arteries using High Osmolar Contrast
- B40D1ZZ Plain Radiography of Aorta and Bilateral Lower Extremity Arteries using Low Osmolar Contrast
- B40DYZZ Plain Radiography of Aorta and Bilateral Lower Extremity Arteries using Other Contrast
- B40F0ZZ Plain Radiography of Right Lower Extremity Arteries using High Osmolar Contrast
- B40F1ZZ Plain Radiography of Right Lower Extremity Arteries using Low Osmolar Contrast
- B40FYZZ Plain Radiography of Right Lower Extremity Arteries using Other Contrast
- B40G0ZZ Plain Radiography of Left Lower Extremity Arteries using High Osmolar Contrast
- B40G1ZZ Plain Radiography of Left Lower Extremity Arteries using Low Osmolar Contrast
- B40GYZZ Plain Radiography of Left Lower Extremity Arteries using Other Contrast
- B40J0ZZ Plain Radiography of Other Lower Arteries using High Osmolar Contrast
- B40J1ZZ Plain Radiography of Other Lower Arteries using Low Osmolar Contrast
- B40JYZZ Plain Radiography of Other Lower Arteries using Other Contrast
- B40M0ZZ Plain Radiography of Renal Artery Transplant using High Osmolar Contrast
- B40M1ZZ Plain Radiography of Renal Artery Transplant using Low Osmolar Contrast
- B40MYZZ Plain Radiography of Renal Artery Transplant using Other Contrast
About the B40 Code Range
The ICD-10-PCS root operation Plain Radiography (B40) refers to capturing images of arteries using non-invasive X-ray techniques, often to evaluate vascular conditions. This procedure belongs to the Imaging section and specifically targets various arterial structures.
The codes provided illustrate the use of plain radiography on a range of arteries, including the Abdominal Aorta, Hepatic Artery, Splenic Arteries, Renal Arteries, and the Lower Extremity Arteries. Different types of contrast agents may be used during the imaging, such as High Osmolar Contrast, Low Osmolar Contrast, or Other Contrast, as seen in codes like B4000ZZ for the abdominal aorta with high osmolar contrast and B4061ZZ for the right renal artery with low osmolar contrast. This specificity enables detailed documentation of vascular imaging, aiding diagnosis and treatment planning.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the B40 range?
Of the 49 codes in this range, 48 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 B40 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 lower 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.
