BN0 Plain Radiography - Skull and Facial Bones ICD-10-PCS
The BN0 code range contains 26 ICD-10-PCS codes for Plain Radiography procedures on the skull and facial bones. 25 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 BN0 Range 26 codes · 25 billable
- BN0 Imaging, Skull and Facial Bones, Plain RadiographyNon-billable header
- BN00ZZZ Plain Radiography of Skull
- BN01ZZZ Plain Radiography of Right Orbit
- BN02ZZZ Plain Radiography of Left Orbit
- BN03ZZZ Plain Radiography of Bilateral Orbits
- BN04ZZZ Plain Radiography of Nasal Bones
- BN05ZZZ Plain Radiography of Facial Bones
- BN06ZZZ Plain Radiography of Mandible
- BN070ZZ Plain Radiography of Right Temporomandibular Joint using High Osmolar Contrast
- BN071ZZ Plain Radiography of Right Temporomandibular Joint using Low Osmolar Contrast
- BN07YZZ Plain Radiography of Right Temporomandibular Joint using Other Contrast
- BN07ZZZ Plain Radiography of Right Temporomandibular Joint
- BN080ZZ Plain Radiography of Left Temporomandibular Joint using High Osmolar Contrast
- BN081ZZ Plain Radiography of Left Temporomandibular Joint using Low Osmolar Contrast
- BN08YZZ Plain Radiography of Left Temporomandibular Joint using Other Contrast
- BN08ZZZ Plain Radiography of Left Temporomandibular Joint
- BN090ZZ Plain Radiography of Bilateral Temporomandibular Joints using High Osmolar Contrast
- BN091ZZ Plain Radiography of Bilateral Temporomandibular Joints using Low Osmolar Contrast
- BN09YZZ Plain Radiography of Bilateral Temporomandibular Joints using Other Contrast
- BN09ZZZ Plain Radiography of Bilateral Temporomandibular Joints
- BN0BZZZ Plain Radiography of Right Zygomatic Arch
- BN0CZZZ Plain Radiography of Left Zygomatic Arch
- BN0DZZZ Plain Radiography of Bilateral Zygomatic Arches
- BN0GZZZ Plain Radiography of Single Tooth
- BN0HZZZ Plain Radiography of Multiple Teeth
- BN0JZZZ Plain Radiography of All Teeth
About the BN0 Code Range
The ICD-10-PCS root operation Plain Radiography (code BN0) involves imaging using X-rays to capture detailed pictures of bones and teeth without the use of complex manipulation or advanced imaging techniques. This procedure is part of the Imaging section and is used primarily for diagnostic purposes.
Plain Radiography codes in this category detail imaging of the Skull and Facial Bones, such as the Skull (BN00ZZ), Right or Left Orbit (BN01ZZZ, BN02ZZZ), and Nasal Bones (BN04ZZZ). Additional codes specify imaging of the Temporomandibular Joints with or without contrast media, like high or low osmolar contrast (e.g., BN070ZZ for the Right Temporomandibular Joint using High Osmolar Contrast). Other examples include radiography of the Mandible, Zygomatic Arches, and individual or multiple teeth (BN0GZZZ, BN0HZZZ). These codes enable precise documentation of radiographic procedures focusing on head and facial skeletal structures.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the BN0 range?
Of the 26 codes in this range, 25 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 BN0 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 skull and facial bones. 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.
