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ICD-10-PCS B03 Imaging: Central Nervous System Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

The ICD-10-PCS root operation Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), identified by code B03 in the Imaging section, refers to using MRI technology to produce detailed images of specific body parts, mainly within the central nervous system. This non-invasive procedure captures high-resolution images for diagnostic evaluation without the use of ionizing radiation.

This root operation includes MRI of various central nervous system structures such as the Brain, Sella Turcica/Pituitary Gland, Spinal Cord, and Acoustic Nerves. Codes like B030ZZZ represent an MRI of the brain without contrast, while B030Y0Z includes MRI of the brain with other types of contrast, both unenhanced and enhanced. Similarly, MRI codes cover contrasted and non-contrasted imaging of the pituitary gland (e.g., B039YZZ), spinal cord (e.g., B03BYZZ), and acoustic nerves (e.g., B03CYZZ). Accurate use of these ICD-10-PCS MRI codes ensures precise documentation of imaging procedures, supporting diagnostic clarity within neurological assessments.

List of ICD-10-PCS codes used to specify B03 - 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). There are a total of 13 procedure codes in this section.

  • B03 - Imaging, Central Nervous System, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

  • B030Y0Z - Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of Brain using Other Contrast, Unenhanced and Enhanced

  • B030YZZ - Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of Brain using Other Contrast

  • B030ZZZ - Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of Brain

  • B039Y0Z - Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of Sella Turcica/Pituitary Gland using Other Contrast, Unenhanced and Enhanced

  • B039YZZ - Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of Sella Turcica/Pituitary Gland using Other Contrast

  • B039ZZZ - Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of Sella Turcica/Pituitary Gland

  • B03BY0Z - Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of Spinal Cord using Other Contrast, Unenhanced and Enhanced

  • B03BYZZ - Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of Spinal Cord using Other Contrast

  • B03BZZZ - Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of Spinal Cord

  • B03CY0Z - Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of Acoustic Nerves using Other Contrast, Unenhanced and Enhanced

  • B03CYZZ - Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of Acoustic Nerves using Other Contrast

  • B03CZZZ - Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of Acoustic Nerves