BR3 Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) - Axial Skeleton, Except Skull and Facial Bones ICD-10-PCS
The BR3 code range contains 25 ICD-10-PCS codes for Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) procedures on the axial skeleton, except skull and facial bones. 24 of the codes are billable and valid for inpatient claim submission in fiscal year 2027.
Root Operation Definition
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI): Computer reformatted digital display of multiplanar images developed from the capture of radio frequency signals emitted by nuclei in a body site excited within a magnetic field.
Codes in the BR3 Range 25 codes · 24 billable
- BR3 Imaging, Axial Skeleton, Except Skull and Facial Bones, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)Non-billable header
- BR30Y0Z Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of Cervical Spine using Other Contrast, Unenhanced and Enhanced
- BR30YZZ Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of Cervical Spine using Other Contrast
- BR30ZZZ Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of Cervical Spine
- BR31Y0Z Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of Cervical Disc(s) using Other Contrast, Unenhanced and Enhanced
- BR31YZZ Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of Cervical Disc(s) using Other Contrast
- BR31ZZZ Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of Cervical Disc(s)
- BR32Y0Z Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of Thoracic Disc(s) using Other Contrast, Unenhanced and Enhanced
- BR32YZZ Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of Thoracic Disc(s) using Other Contrast
- BR32ZZZ Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of Thoracic Disc(s)
- BR33Y0Z Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of Lumbar Disc(s) using Other Contrast, Unenhanced and Enhanced
- BR33YZZ Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of Lumbar Disc(s) using Other Contrast
- BR33ZZZ Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of Lumbar Disc(s)
- BR37Y0Z Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of Thoracic Spine using Other Contrast, Unenhanced and Enhanced
- BR37YZZ Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of Thoracic Spine using Other Contrast
- BR37ZZZ Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of Thoracic Spine
- BR39Y0Z Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of Lumbar Spine using Other Contrast, Unenhanced and Enhanced
- BR39YZZ Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of Lumbar Spine using Other Contrast
- BR39ZZZ Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of Lumbar Spine
- BR3CY0Z Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of Pelvis using Other Contrast, Unenhanced and Enhanced
- BR3CYZZ Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of Pelvis using Other Contrast
- BR3CZZZ Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of Pelvis
- BR3FY0Z Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of Sacrum and Coccyx using Other Contrast, Unenhanced and Enhanced
- BR3FYZZ Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of Sacrum and Coccyx using Other Contrast
- BR3FZZZ Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of Sacrum and Coccyx
About the BR3 Code Range
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) uses a magnetic field and radiofrequency signals to make computer-displayed images of the spine, spinal discs, pelvis, sacrum, or coccyx. The images show the site in multiple planes.
The fourth character identifies the body part, distinguishing cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine or discs from the pelvis and sacrum and coccyx. The fifth character specifies Other Contrast or None. The sixth specifies Unenhanced and Enhanced or None. The seventh is always None.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the BR3 range?
Of the 25 codes in this range, 24 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 BR3 range classify?
The range classifies Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) procedures, computer reformatted digital display of multiplanar images developed from the capture of radio frequency signals emitted by nuclei in a body site excited within a magnetic field, performed on the axial skeleton, except 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.
