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ICD-10-PCS BB3 Imaging: Respiratory System Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

The ICD-10-PCS root operation BB3 - Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) involves obtaining detailed images of body structures using magnetic resonance technology. Classified under Imaging, this operation focuses on capturing non-invasive diagnostic pictures for clinical evaluation.

Within the respiratory system, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is used to visualize lung anatomy with or without contrast agents. Examples include imaging the bilateral lungs using specialized inhaled agents like Hyperpolarized Xenon 129 (Xe-129) (code BB34Z3Z), the lung apices with or without Other Contrast (codes BB3GY0Z and BB3GYZZ), and general MRI of the lung apices without contrast (code BB3GZZZ). These codes allow precise documentation of the specific lung regions and the imaging techniques employed, critical for accurate procedural coding and patient care.

List of ICD-10-PCS codes used to specify BB3 - 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 5 procedure codes in this section.

  • BB3 - Imaging, Respiratory System, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

  • BB34Z3Z - Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of Bilateral Lungs using Hyperpolarized Xenon 129 (Xe-129)

  • BB3GY0Z - Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of Lung Apices using Other Contrast, Unenhanced and Enhanced

  • BB3GYZZ - Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of Lung Apices using Other Contrast

  • BB3GZZZ - Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of Lung Apices