BQ1 Fluoroscopy - Non-Axial Lower Bones ICD-10-PCS
The BQ1 code range contains 45 ICD-10-PCS codes for Fluoroscopy procedures on the non-axial lower bones. 44 of the codes are billable and valid for inpatient claim submission in fiscal year 2026.
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 BQ1 Range 45 codes · 44 billable
- BQ1 Imaging, Non-Axial Lower Bones, FluoroscopyNon-billable header
- BQ100ZZ Fluoroscopy of Right Hip using High Osmolar Contrast
- BQ101ZZ Fluoroscopy of Right Hip using Low Osmolar Contrast
- BQ10YZZ Fluoroscopy of Right Hip using Other Contrast
- BQ10ZZZ Fluoroscopy of Right Hip
- BQ110ZZ Fluoroscopy of Left Hip using High Osmolar Contrast
- BQ111ZZ Fluoroscopy of Left Hip using Low Osmolar Contrast
- BQ11YZZ Fluoroscopy of Left Hip using Other Contrast
- BQ11ZZZ Fluoroscopy of Left Hip
- BQ13ZZZ Fluoroscopy of Right Femur
- BQ14ZZZ Fluoroscopy of Left Femur
- BQ170ZZ Fluoroscopy of Right Knee using High Osmolar Contrast
- BQ171ZZ Fluoroscopy of Right Knee using Low Osmolar Contrast
- BQ17YZZ Fluoroscopy of Right Knee using Other Contrast
- BQ17ZZZ Fluoroscopy of Right Knee
- BQ180ZZ Fluoroscopy of Left Knee using High Osmolar Contrast
- BQ181ZZ Fluoroscopy of Left Knee using Low Osmolar Contrast
- BQ18YZZ Fluoroscopy of Left Knee using Other Contrast
- BQ18ZZZ Fluoroscopy of Left Knee
- BQ1DZZZ Fluoroscopy of Right Lower Leg
- BQ1FZZZ Fluoroscopy of Left Lower Leg
- BQ1G0ZZ Fluoroscopy of Right Ankle using High Osmolar Contrast
- BQ1G1ZZ Fluoroscopy of Right Ankle using Low Osmolar Contrast
- BQ1GYZZ Fluoroscopy of Right Ankle using Other Contrast
- BQ1GZZZ Fluoroscopy of Right Ankle
- BQ1H0ZZ Fluoroscopy of Left Ankle using High Osmolar Contrast
- BQ1H1ZZ Fluoroscopy of Left Ankle using Low Osmolar Contrast
- BQ1HYZZ Fluoroscopy of Left Ankle using Other Contrast
- BQ1HZZZ Fluoroscopy of Left Ankle
- BQ1JZZZ Fluoroscopy of Right Calcaneus
- BQ1KZZZ Fluoroscopy of Left Calcaneus
- BQ1LZZZ Fluoroscopy of Right Foot
- BQ1MZZZ Fluoroscopy of Left Foot
- BQ1PZZZ Fluoroscopy of Right Toe(s)
- BQ1QZZZ Fluoroscopy of Left Toe(s)
- BQ1VZZZ Fluoroscopy of Right Patella
- BQ1WZZZ Fluoroscopy of Left Patella
- BQ1X0ZZ Fluoroscopy of Right Foot/Toe Joint using High Osmolar Contrast
- BQ1X1ZZ Fluoroscopy of Right Foot/Toe Joint using Low Osmolar Contrast
- BQ1XYZZ Fluoroscopy of Right Foot/Toe Joint using Other Contrast
- BQ1XZZZ Fluoroscopy of Right Foot/Toe Joint
- BQ1Y0ZZ Fluoroscopy of Left Foot/Toe Joint using High Osmolar Contrast
- BQ1Y1ZZ Fluoroscopy of Left Foot/Toe Joint using Low Osmolar Contrast
- BQ1YYZZ Fluoroscopy of Left Foot/Toe Joint using Other Contrast
- BQ1YZZZ Fluoroscopy of Left Foot/Toe Joint
About the BQ1 Code Range
The ICD-10-PCS root operation Fluoroscopy (code BQ1) refers to obtaining real-time moving images of a body part using fluoroscopic imaging technology. This operation is classified under the Imaging section and specifically targets non-axial lower bones.
This ICD-10-PCS Fluoroscopy operation is used to visualize structures such as the hips, femurs, knees, ankles, feet, and toes, allowing dynamic assessment during contrast studies or without contrast. For example, fluoroscopy of the Right Hip can be coded with or without the use of contrast agents like high or low osmolar contrast (codes like BQ100ZZ and BQ101ZZ). Similarly, imaging of the Left Knee or Right Ankle uses corresponding codes that reflect side, anatomical site, and contrast usage (e.g., BQ181ZZ for Left Knee with Low Osmolar Contrast, BQ1GYZZ for Right Ankle with Other Contrast). Accurately coding these procedures ensures proper documentation of the diagnostic imaging performed on specific lower bone sites using fluoroscopy.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the BQ1 range?
Of the 45 codes in this range, 44 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 BQ1 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 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.
