BN1 Fluoroscopy - Skull and Facial Bones ICD-10-PCS
The BN1 code range contains 13 ICD-10-PCS codes for Fluoroscopy procedures on the skull and facial bones. 12 of the codes are billable and valid for inpatient claim submission in fiscal year 2027.
Root Operation Definition
Fluoroscopy: Single plane or bi-plane real time display of an image developed from the capture of external ionizing radiation on fluorescent screen. The image may also be stored by either digital or analog means.
Codes in the BN1 Range 13 codes · 12 billable
- BN1 Imaging, Skull and Facial Bones, FluoroscopyNon-billable header
- BN170ZZ Fluoroscopy of Right Temporomandibular Joint using High Osmolar Contrast
- BN171ZZ Fluoroscopy of Right Temporomandibular Joint using Low Osmolar Contrast
- BN17YZZ Fluoroscopy of Right Temporomandibular Joint using Other Contrast
- BN17ZZZ Fluoroscopy of Right Temporomandibular Joint
- BN180ZZ Fluoroscopy of Left Temporomandibular Joint using High Osmolar Contrast
- BN181ZZ Fluoroscopy of Left Temporomandibular Joint using Low Osmolar Contrast
- BN18YZZ Fluoroscopy of Left Temporomandibular Joint using Other Contrast
- BN18ZZZ Fluoroscopy of Left Temporomandibular Joint
- BN190ZZ Fluoroscopy of Bilateral Temporomandibular Joints using High Osmolar Contrast
- BN191ZZ Fluoroscopy of Bilateral Temporomandibular Joints using Low Osmolar Contrast
- BN19YZZ Fluoroscopy of Bilateral Temporomandibular Joints using Other Contrast
- BN19ZZZ Fluoroscopy of Bilateral Temporomandibular Joints
About the BN1 Code Range
These procedures display live images of the temporomandibular joints, or jaw joints, using external radiation and a fluorescent screen.
The fourth character identifies the right joint, left joint, or both. The fifth identifies high-osmolar, low-osmolar, or other contrast material, or no contrast. The sixth and seventh characters have no qualifier.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the BN1 range?
Of the 13 codes in this range, 12 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 BN1 range classify?
The range classifies Fluoroscopy procedures, single plane or bi-plane real time display of an image developed from the capture of external ionizing radiation on fluorescent screen. The image may also be stored by either digital or analog means, 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 2027 ICD-10-PCS order file and code tables, effective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
