BB0 Plain Radiography - Respiratory System ICD-10-PCS
The BB0 code range contains 5 ICD-10-PCS codes for Plain Radiography procedures on the respiratory 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 BB0 Range 5 codes · 4 billable
- BB0 Imaging, Respiratory System, Plain RadiographyNon-billable header
- BB07YZZ Plain Radiography of Right Tracheobronchial Tree using Other Contrast
- BB08YZZ Plain Radiography of Left Tracheobronchial Tree using Other Contrast
- BB09YZZ Plain Radiography of Bilateral Tracheobronchial Trees using Other Contrast
- BB0DZZZ Plain Radiography of Upper Airways
About the BB0 Code Range
These procedures produce flat images of the upper airways or tracheobronchial trees, the windpipe and branching airways, using external radiation captured on a plate.
The fourth character specifies the upper airways or the right, left, or both tracheobronchial trees. The fifth distinguishes Other Contrast from None. The sixth and seventh characters both have None as their only qualifier.
Bronchography is an Index name for imaging the branching airways in this table.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the BB0 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 BB0 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 respiratory 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.
