B70 Plain Radiography - Lymphatic System ICD-10-PCS
The B70 code range contains 31 ICD-10-PCS codes for Plain Radiography procedures on the lymphatic system. 30 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 B70 Range 31 codes · 30 billable
- B70 Imaging, Lymphatic System, Plain RadiographyNon-billable header
- B7000ZZ Plain Radiography of Unilateral Abdominal/Retroperitoneal Lymphatics using High Osmolar Contrast
- B7001ZZ Plain Radiography of Unilateral Abdominal/Retroperitoneal Lymphatics using Low Osmolar Contrast
- B700YZZ Plain Radiography of Unilateral Abdominal/Retroperitoneal Lymphatics using Other Contrast
- B7010ZZ Plain Radiography of Bilateral Abdominal/Retroperitoneal Lymphatics using High Osmolar Contrast
- B7011ZZ Plain Radiography of Bilateral Abdominal/Retroperitoneal Lymphatics using Low Osmolar Contrast
- B701YZZ Plain Radiography of Bilateral Abdominal/Retroperitoneal Lymphatics using Other Contrast
- B7040ZZ Plain Radiography of Head and Neck Lymphatics using High Osmolar Contrast
- B7041ZZ Plain Radiography of Head and Neck Lymphatics using Low Osmolar Contrast
- B704YZZ Plain Radiography of Head and Neck Lymphatics using Other Contrast
- B7050ZZ Plain Radiography of Right Upper Extremity Lymphatics using High Osmolar Contrast
- B7051ZZ Plain Radiography of Right Upper Extremity Lymphatics using Low Osmolar Contrast
- B705YZZ Plain Radiography of Right Upper Extremity Lymphatics using Other Contrast
- B7060ZZ Plain Radiography of Left Upper Extremity Lymphatics using High Osmolar Contrast
- B7061ZZ Plain Radiography of Left Upper Extremity Lymphatics using Low Osmolar Contrast
- B706YZZ Plain Radiography of Left Upper Extremity Lymphatics using Other Contrast
- B7070ZZ Plain Radiography of Bilateral Upper Extremity Lymphatics using High Osmolar Contrast
- B7071ZZ Plain Radiography of Bilateral Upper Extremity Lymphatics using Low Osmolar Contrast
- B707YZZ Plain Radiography of Bilateral Upper Extremity Lymphatics using Other Contrast
- B7080ZZ Plain Radiography of Right Lower Extremity Lymphatics using High Osmolar Contrast
- B7081ZZ Plain Radiography of Right Lower Extremity Lymphatics using Low Osmolar Contrast
- B708YZZ Plain Radiography of Right Lower Extremity Lymphatics using Other Contrast
- B7090ZZ Plain Radiography of Left Lower Extremity Lymphatics using High Osmolar Contrast
- B7091ZZ Plain Radiography of Left Lower Extremity Lymphatics using Low Osmolar Contrast
- B709YZZ Plain Radiography of Left Lower Extremity Lymphatics using Other Contrast
- B70B0ZZ Plain Radiography of Bilateral Lower Extremity Lymphatics using High Osmolar Contrast
- B70B1ZZ Plain Radiography of Bilateral Lower Extremity Lymphatics using Low Osmolar Contrast
- B70BYZZ Plain Radiography of Bilateral Lower Extremity Lymphatics using Other Contrast
- B70C0ZZ Plain Radiography of Pelvic Lymphatics using High Osmolar Contrast
- B70C1ZZ Plain Radiography of Pelvic Lymphatics using Low Osmolar Contrast
- B70CYZZ Plain Radiography of Pelvic Lymphatics using Other Contrast
About the B70 Code Range
The ICD-10-PCS root operation Plain Radiography (code B70) in the Imaging section involves capturing X-ray images of the lymphatic system to assist in diagnosis or treatment planning. This operation uses a standard radiographic technique, often enhanced by contrast agents to improve visualization.
This procedure applies to various parts of the lymphatic system including the abdominal/retroperitoneal, head and neck, upper and lower extremities, and pelvic lymphatics. The provided codes specify whether the imaging is unilateral or bilateral and the type of contrast used, such as high osmolar, low osmolar, or other contrast. For example, B7000ZZ represents plain radiography of unilateral abdominal lymphatics using high osmolar contrast, while B70C1ZZ refers to pelvic lymphatics imaged with low osmolar contrast. These detailed codes enable accurate documentation of the precise imaging technique and region examined within lymphatic plain radiography.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the B70 range?
Of the 31 codes in this range, 30 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 B70 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 lymphatic 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 2026 ICD-10-PCS order file and code tables, effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
