BH4 Ultrasonography - Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast ICD-10-PCS
The BH4 code range contains 9 ICD-10-PCS codes for Ultrasonography procedures on the skin, subcutaneous tissue and breast. 8 of the codes are billable and valid for inpatient claim submission in fiscal year 2027.
Root Operation Definition
Ultrasonography: Real time display of images of anatomy or flow information developed from thecapture of reflected and attenuated high frequency sound waves.
Codes in the BH4 Range 9 codes · 8 billable
- BH4 Imaging, Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast, UltrasonographyNon-billable header
- BH40ZZZ Ultrasonography of Right Breast
- BH41ZZZ Ultrasonography of Left Breast
- BH42ZZZ Ultrasonography of Bilateral Breasts
- BH47ZZZ Ultrasonography of Upper Extremity
- BH48ZZZ Ultrasonography of Lower Extremity
- BH49ZZZ Ultrasonography of Abdominal Wall
- BH4BZZZ Ultrasonography of Chest Wall
- BH4CZZZ Ultrasonography of Head and Neck
About the BH4 Code Range
These procedures use reflected high-frequency sound waves to show live images of anatomy or flow in the breasts, limbs, abdominal wall, chest wall, or head and neck.
The fourth character identifies the body part, distinguishing the right breast, left breast, both breasts, upper or lower extremity, abdominal wall, chest wall, and head and neck. The fifth character records no contrast. The sixth and seventh characters have no qualifier.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the BH4 range?
Of the 9 codes in this range, 8 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 BH4 range classify?
The range classifies Ultrasonography procedures, real time display of images of anatomy or flow information developed from thecapture of reflected and attenuated high frequency sound waves, 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 2027 ICD-10-PCS order file and code tables, effective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
