ICD-10-PCS BR4 Imaging: Axial Skeleton, Except Skull and Facial Bones Ultrasonography
The ICD-10-PCS root operation Ultrasonography (specifically coded as BR4) refers to imaging using ultrasound technology to visualize internal body structures. This operation is part of the Imaging section and focuses on capturing diagnostic images without the use of ionizing radiation.
Ultrasonography is employed here to examine the Axial Skeleton, Except Skull and Facial Bones, providing detailed images of the spinal regions. The provided codes illustrate its application across different spinal areas, including the Cervical Spine (BR40ZZZ), Thoracic Spine (BR47ZZZ), Lumbar Spine (BR49ZZZ), and the Sacrum and Coccyx (BR4FZZZ). These codes emphasize precision in documenting the specific skeletal region examined by ultrasonography, supporting accurate procedural coding in diagnostic imaging encounters. Understanding and using these Ultrasonography codes correctly facilitates clear communication of the imaging performed on axial skeletal structures.
List of ICD-10-PCS codes used to specify BR4 - Ultrasonography (real time display of images of anatomy or flow information developed from the capture of reflected and attenuated high frequency sound waves). There are a total of 5 procedure codes in this section.
