BH0 Plain Radiography - Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast ICD-10-PCS
The BH0 code range contains 20 ICD-10-PCS codes for Plain Radiography procedures on the skin, subcutaneous tissue and breast. 19 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 ionizingradiation on photographic or photoconductive plate.
Codes in the BH0 Range 20 codes · 19 billable
- BH0 Imaging, Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast, Plain RadiographyNon-billable header
- BH00ZZZ Plain Radiography of Right Breast
- BH01ZZZ Plain Radiography of Left Breast
- BH02ZZZ Plain Radiography of Bilateral Breasts
- BH030ZZ Plain Radiography of Right Single Mammary Duct using High Osmolar Contrast
- BH031ZZ Plain Radiography of Right Single Mammary Duct using Low Osmolar Contrast
- BH03YZZ Plain Radiography of Right Single Mammary Duct using Other Contrast
- BH03ZZZ Plain Radiography of Right Single Mammary Duct
- BH040ZZ Plain Radiography of Left Single Mammary Duct using High Osmolar Contrast
- BH041ZZ Plain Radiography of Left Single Mammary Duct using Low Osmolar Contrast
- BH04YZZ Plain Radiography of Left Single Mammary Duct using Other Contrast
- BH04ZZZ Plain Radiography of Left Single Mammary Duct
- BH050ZZ Plain Radiography of Right Multiple Mammary Ducts using High Osmolar Contrast
- BH051ZZ Plain Radiography of Right Multiple Mammary Ducts using Low Osmolar Contrast
- BH05YZZ Plain Radiography of Right Multiple Mammary Ducts using Other Contrast
- BH05ZZZ Plain Radiography of Right Multiple Mammary Ducts
- BH060ZZ Plain Radiography of Left Multiple Mammary Ducts using High Osmolar Contrast
- BH061ZZ Plain Radiography of Left Multiple Mammary Ducts using Low Osmolar Contrast
- BH06YZZ Plain Radiography of Left Multiple Mammary Ducts using Other Contrast
- BH06ZZZ Plain Radiography of Left Multiple Mammary Ducts
About the BH0 Code Range
The ICD-10-PCS root operation Plain Radiography (code BH0) involves producing images of the skin, subcutaneous tissue, and breast using standard X-ray technology without additional complex imaging methods. This operation is classified under the Imaging section and is essential for non-invasive diagnostic visualization.
This procedure includes a variety of specific codes that capture different target locations and techniques. For example, plain radiography can be performed on the right breast (BH00ZZZ), left breast (BH01ZZZ), or bilateral breasts (BH02ZZZ). More detailed procedures include imaging of single or multiple mammary ducts using various types of contrast media, such as high osmolar contrast (BH030ZZ, right single duct) or low osmolar contrast (BH041ZZ, left single duct). These codes reflect the precision required to document the imaging of specific ducts and breast regions with or without contrast enhancement, providing clinical and coding clarity in breast diagnostic imaging.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the BH0 range?
Of the 20 codes in this range, 19 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 BH0 range classify?
The range classifies Plain Radiography procedures, planar display of an image developed from the capture of external ionizingradiation on photographic or photoconductive plate, performed on the skin, subcutaneous tissue and breast. 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.
