ICD-10-PCS BQ4 Imaging: Non-Axial Lower Bones Ultrasonography
The ICD-10-PCS root operation Ultrasonography (BQ4) refers to using ultrasound imaging to visualize structures within the Non-Axial Lower Bones region. This operation is classified under the Imaging section and involves non-invasive diagnostic evaluation by capturing real-time images with sound waves.
This Ultrasonography operation is specifically applied to joints such as the hips and knees, as the codes indicate. For example, code BQ40ZZZ represents ultrasound imaging of the Right Hip, while BQ41ZZZ and BQ42ZZZ cover the Left Hip and Bilateral Hips, respectively. Similarly, codes BQ47ZZZ, BQ48ZZZ, and BQ49ZZZ denote ultrasonography of the Right Knee, Left Knee, and Bilateral Knees. These body parts are evaluated specifically to assist in diagnosing conditions or guiding treatment through detailed imaging without surgical intervention.
List of ICD-10-PCS codes used to specify BQ4 - 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 7 procedure codes in this section.
