BQ0 Plain Radiography - Non-Axial Lower Bones ICD-10-PCS
The BQ0 code range contains 47 ICD-10-PCS codes for Plain Radiography procedures on the non-axial lower bones. 46 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 BQ0 Range 47 codes · 46 billable
- BQ0 Imaging, Non-Axial Lower Bones, Plain RadiographyNon-billable header
- BQ000ZZ Plain Radiography of Right Hip using High Osmolar Contrast
- BQ001ZZ Plain Radiography of Right Hip using Low Osmolar Contrast
- BQ00YZZ Plain Radiography of Right Hip using Other Contrast
- BQ00ZZ1 Plain Radiography of Right Hip, Densitometry
- BQ00ZZZ Plain Radiography of Right Hip
- BQ010ZZ Plain Radiography of Left Hip using High Osmolar Contrast
- BQ011ZZ Plain Radiography of Left Hip using Low Osmolar Contrast
- BQ01YZZ Plain Radiography of Left Hip using Other Contrast
- BQ01ZZ1 Plain Radiography of Left Hip, Densitometry
- BQ01ZZZ Plain Radiography of Left Hip
- BQ03ZZ1 Plain Radiography of Right Femur, Densitometry
- BQ03ZZZ Plain Radiography of Right Femur
- BQ04ZZ1 Plain Radiography of Left Femur, Densitometry
- BQ04ZZZ Plain Radiography of Left Femur
- BQ070ZZ Plain Radiography of Right Knee using High Osmolar Contrast
- BQ071ZZ Plain Radiography of Right Knee using Low Osmolar Contrast
- BQ07YZZ Plain Radiography of Right Knee using Other Contrast
- BQ07ZZZ Plain Radiography of Right Knee
- BQ080ZZ Plain Radiography of Left Knee using High Osmolar Contrast
- BQ081ZZ Plain Radiography of Left Knee using Low Osmolar Contrast
- BQ08YZZ Plain Radiography of Left Knee using Other Contrast
- BQ08ZZZ Plain Radiography of Left Knee
- BQ0DZZZ Plain Radiography of Right Lower Leg
- BQ0FZZZ Plain Radiography of Left Lower Leg
- BQ0G0ZZ Plain Radiography of Right Ankle using High Osmolar Contrast
- BQ0G1ZZ Plain Radiography of Right Ankle using Low Osmolar Contrast
- BQ0GYZZ Plain Radiography of Right Ankle using Other Contrast
- BQ0GZZZ Plain Radiography of Right Ankle
- BQ0H0ZZ Plain Radiography of Left Ankle using High Osmolar Contrast
- BQ0H1ZZ Plain Radiography of Left Ankle using Low Osmolar Contrast
- BQ0HYZZ Plain Radiography of Left Ankle using Other Contrast
- BQ0HZZZ Plain Radiography of Left Ankle
- BQ0JZZZ Plain Radiography of Right Calcaneus
- BQ0KZZZ Plain Radiography of Left Calcaneus
- BQ0LZZZ Plain Radiography of Right Foot
- BQ0MZZZ Plain Radiography of Left Foot
- BQ0PZZZ Plain Radiography of Right Toe(s)
- BQ0QZZZ Plain Radiography of Left Toe(s)
- BQ0VZZZ Plain Radiography of Right Patella
- BQ0WZZZ Plain Radiography of Left Patella
- BQ0X0ZZ Plain Radiography of Right Foot/Toe Joint using High Osmolar Contrast
- BQ0X1ZZ Plain Radiography of Right Foot/Toe Joint using Low Osmolar Contrast
- BQ0XYZZ Plain Radiography of Right Foot/Toe Joint using Other Contrast
- BQ0Y0ZZ Plain Radiography of Left Foot/Toe Joint using High Osmolar Contrast
- BQ0Y1ZZ Plain Radiography of Left Foot/Toe Joint using Low Osmolar Contrast
- BQ0YYZZ Plain Radiography of Left Foot/Toe Joint using Other Contrast
About the BQ0 Code Range
The ICD-10-PCS root operation Plain Radiography (code BQ0) pertains to producing images of non-axial lower bones using standard X-ray techniques. This imaging procedure assists in diagnosis by capturing detailed views of bones without the use of advanced imaging modalities.
Within the Imaging classification, plain radiography codes specify the body part being imaged—such as the Right Hip (BQ000ZZ), Left Knee (BQ08ZZZ), or Right Ankle (BQ0GZZZ)—and detail whether contrast agents are used, including High Osmolar or Low Osmolar Contrast. Variations also cover specialized techniques like densitometry, for example, BQ00ZZ1 denotes plain radiography of the right hip using densitometry. These codes enable precise documentation of X-ray imaging procedures for specific lower bones, facilitating accurate clinical recording and billing.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the BQ0 range?
Of the 47 codes in this range, 46 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 BQ0 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 non-axial lower 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.
