BR4 Ultrasonography - Axial Skeleton, Except Skull and Facial Bones ICD-10-PCS
The BR4 code range contains 5 ICD-10-PCS codes for Ultrasonography procedures on the axial skeleton, except skull and facial bones. 4 of the codes are billable and valid for inpatient claim submission in fiscal year 2027.
Root Operation Definition
Ultrasonography: Real time display of images of anatomy or flow information developed from the capture of reflected and attenuated high frequency sound waves.
Codes in the BR4 Range 5 codes · 4 billable
About the BR4 Code Range
These procedures use reflected high-frequency sound waves to show live images of the spine, sacrum or coccyx.
The fourth character identifies the cervical spine in the neck, thoracic spine in the upper back, lumbar spine in the lower back, or sacrum and coccyx at the base of the spine. The fifth character is None for contrast, and the sixth and seventh characters are None for qualifiers.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the BR4 range?
Of the 5 codes in this range, 4 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 BR4 range classify?
The range classifies Ultrasonography procedures, real time display of images of anatomy or flow information developed from the capture of reflected and attenuated high frequency sound waves, 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.
