ICD-10-PCS Section: B - Imaging
Imaging
The seven characters in the imaging section have the following meaning:
- Character 1 = Section
- Character 2 = Body System
- Character 3 = Root Type
- Character 4 = Body Part
- Character 5 = Contrast
- Character 6 = Qualifier
- Character 7 = Qualifier
Imaging procedure codes have a first character value of "B". Imaging section codes represent procedures including plain radiography, fluoroscopy, CT, MRI, and ultrasound. Nuclear medicine procedure codes, including PET, uptakes, and scans, are in the nuclear medicine section. Therapeutic radiation procedure codes are in a separate radiation oncology section.
In the imaging section, the second character defines the body system and the fourth character defines the body part. The third character defines the root type of imaging procedure (e.g, MRI, ultrasound).
- Body System B0 - Central Nervous System
- Body System B2 - Heart
- Body System B3 - Upper Arteries
- Body System B4 - Lower Arteries
- Body System B5 - Veins
- Body System B7 - Lymphatic System
- Body System B8 - Eye
- Body System B9 - Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat
- Body System BB - Respiratory System
- Body System BD - Gastrointestinal System
- Body System BF - Hepatobiliary System and Pancreas
- Body System BG - Endocrine System
- Body System BH - Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast
- Body System BL - Connective Tissue
- Body System BN - Skull and Facial Bones
- Body System BP - Non-Axial Upper Bones
- Body System BQ - Non-Axial Lower Bones
- Body System BR - Axial Skeleton, Except Skull and Facial Bon
- Body System BT - Urinary System
- Body System BU - Female Reproductive System
- Body System BV - Male Reproductive System
- Body System BW - Anatomical Regions
- Body System BY - Fetus and Obstetrical
B0 - Central Nervous System
B00 - Plain Radiography - Planar display of an image developed from the capture of external ionizing radiation on photographic or photoconductive plate
B01 - Fluoroscopy - Single plane or bi-plane real time display of an image developed from the capture of external ionizing radiation on fluorescent screen. The image may also be stored by either digital or analog means
B02 - Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) - Computer-reformatted digital display of multiplanar images developed from the capture of multiple exposures of external ionizing radiation
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
B04 - Ultrasonography - Real time display of images of anatomy or flow information developed from the capture of reflected and attenuated high frequency sound waves
B2 - Heart
B20 - Plain Radiography - Planar display of an image developed from the capture of external ionizing radiation on photographic or photoconductive plate
B21 - Fluoroscopy - Single plane or bi-plane real time display of an image developed from the capture of external ionizing radiation on fluorescent screen. The image may also be stored by either digital or analog means
B22 - Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) - Computer-reformatted digital display of multiplanar images developed from the capture of multiple exposures of external ionizing radiation
B23 - 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
B24 - Ultrasonography - Real time display of images of anatomy or flow information developed from the capture of reflected and attenuated high frequency sound waves
B3 - Upper Arteries
B30 - Plain Radiography - Planar display of an image developed from the capture of external ionizing radiation on photographic or photoconductive plate
B31 - Fluoroscopy - Single plane or bi-plane real time display of an image developed from the capture of external ionizing radiation on fluorescent screen. The image may also be stored by either digital or analog means
B32 - Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) - Computer-reformatted digital display of multiplanar images developed from the capture of multiple exposures of external ionizing radiation
B33 - 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
B34 - Ultrasonography - Real time display of images of anatomy or flow information developed from the capture of reflected and attenuated high frequency sound waves
B4 - Lower Arteries
B40 - Plain Radiography - Planar display of an image developed from the capture of external ionizing radiation on photographic or photoconductive plate
B41 - Fluoroscopy - Single plane or bi-plane real time display of an image developed from the capture of external ionizing radiation on fluorescent screen. The image may also be stored by either digital or analog means
B42 - Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) - Computer-reformatted digital display of multiplanar images developed from the capture of multiple exposures of external ionizing radiation
B43 - 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
B44 - Ultrasonography - Real time display of images of anatomy or flow information developed from the capture of reflected and attenuated high frequency sound waves
B5 - Veins
B50 - Plain Radiography - Planar display of an image developed from the capture of external ionizing radiation on photographic or photoconductive plate
B51 - Fluoroscopy - Single plane or bi-plane real time display of an image developed from the capture of external ionizing radiation on fluorescent screen. The image may also be stored by either digital or analog means
B52 - Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) - Computer-reformatted digital display of multiplanar images developed from the capture of multiple exposures of external ionizing radiation
B53 - 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
B54 - Ultrasonography - Real time display of images of anatomy or flow information developed from the capture of reflected and attenuated high frequency sound waves
B7 - Lymphatic System
B70 - Plain Radiography - Planar display of an image developed from the capture of external ionizing radiation on photographic or photoconductive plate
B8 - Eye
B80 - Plain Radiography - Planar display of an image developed from the capture of external ionizing radiation on photographic or photoconductive plate
B82 - Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) - Computer-reformatted digital display of multiplanar images developed from the capture of multiple exposures of external ionizing radiation
B83 - 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
B84 - Ultrasonography - Real time display of images of anatomy or flow information developed from the capture of reflected and attenuated high frequency sound waves
B9 - Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat
B90 - Plain Radiography - Planar display of an image developed from the capture of external ionizing radiation on photographic or photoconductive plate
B91 - Fluoroscopy - Single plane or bi-plane real time display of an image developed from the capture of external ionizing radiation on fluorescent screen. The image may also be stored by either digital or analog means
B92 - Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) - Computer-reformatted digital display of multiplanar images developed from the capture of multiple exposures of external ionizing radiation
B93 - 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
BB - Respiratory System
BB0 - Plain Radiography - Planar display of an image developed from the capture of external ionizing radiation on photographic or photoconductive plate
BB1 - Fluoroscopy - Single plane or bi-plane real time display of an image developed from the capture of external ionizing radiation on fluorescent screen. The image may also be stored by either digital or analog means
BB2 - Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) - Computer-reformatted digital display of multiplanar images developed from the capture of multiple exposures of external ionizing radiation
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
BB4 - Ultrasonography - Real time display of images of anatomy or flow information developed from the capture of reflected and attenuated high frequency sound waves
BD - Gastrointestinal System
BD1 - Fluoroscopy - Single plane or bi-plane real time display of an image developed from the capture of external ionizing radiation on fluorescent screen. The image may also be stored by either digital or analog means
BD2 - Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) - Computer-reformatted digital display of multiplanar images developed from the capture of multiple exposures of external ionizing radiation
BD4 - Ultrasonography - Real time display of images of anatomy or flow information developed from the capture of reflected and attenuated high frequency sound waves
BF - Hepatobiliary System and Pancreas
BF0 - Plain Radiography - Planar display of an image developed from the capture of external ionizing radiation on photographic or photoconductive plate
BF1 - Fluoroscopy - Single plane or bi-plane real time display of an image developed from the capture of external ionizing radiation on fluorescent screen. The image may also be stored by either digital or analog means
BF2 - Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) - Computer-reformatted digital display of multiplanar images developed from the capture of multiple exposures of external ionizing radiation
BF3 - 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
BF4 - Ultrasonography - Real time display of images of anatomy or flow information developed from the capture of reflected and attenuated high frequency sound waves
BF5 - Other Imaging - Other specified modality for visualizing a body part
BG - Endocrine System
BG2 - Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) - Computer reformatted digital display of multiplanarimages developed from the capture of multiple exposures of external ionizing radiation
BG3 - Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) - Computer reformatted digital display of multiplanar imagesdeveloped from the capture of radiofrequency signals emitted by nuclei in a body site excitedwithin a magnetic field
BG4 - Ultrasonography - Real time display of images of anatomy or flow information developed from thecapture of reflected and attenuated high frequency sound waves
BH - Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast
BH0 - Plain Radiography - Planar display of an image developed from the capture of external ionizingradiation on photographic or photoconductive plate
BH3 - Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) - Computer reformatted digital display of multiplanar imagesdeveloped from the capture of radiofrequency signals emitted by nuclei in a body site excitedwithin a magnetic field
BH4 - Ultrasonography - Real time display of images of anatomy or flow information developed from thecapture of reflected and attenuated high frequency sound waves
BL - Connective Tissue
BL3 - 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
BL4 - Ultrasonography - Real time display of images of anatomy or flow information developed from the capture of reflected and attenuated high frequency sound waves
BN - Skull and Facial Bones
BN0 - Plain Radiography - Planar display of an image developed from the capture of external ionizing radiation on photographic or photoconductive plate
BN1 - Fluoroscopy - Single plane or bi-plane real time display of an image developed from the capture of external ionizing radiation on fluorescent screen. The image may also be stored by either digital or analog means
BN2 - Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) - Computer-reformatted digital display of multiplanar images developed from the capture of multiple exposures of external ionizing radiation
BN3 - 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
BP - Non-Axial Upper Bones
BP0 - Plain Radiography - Planar display of an image developed from the capture of external ionizing radiation on photographic or photoconductive plate
BP1 - Fluoroscopy - Single plane or bi-plane real time display of an image developed from the capture of external ionizing radiation on fluorescent screen. The image may also be stored by either digital or analog means
BP2 - Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) - Computer-reformatted digital display of multiplanar images developed from the capture of multiple exposures of external ionizing radiation
BP3 - 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
BP4 - Ultrasonography - Real time display of images of anatomy or flow information developed from the capture of reflected and attenuated high frequency sound waves
BQ - Non-Axial Lower Bones
BQ0 - Plain Radiography - Planar display of an image developed from the capture of external ionizing radiation on photographic or photoconductive plate
BQ1 - Fluoroscopy - Single plane or bi-plane real time display of an image developed from the capture of external ionizing radiation on fluorescent screen. The image may also be stored by either digital or analog means
BQ2 - Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) - Computer-reformatted digital display of multiplanar images developed from the capture of multiple exposures of external ionizing radiation
BQ3 - 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
BQ4 - Ultrasonography - Real time display of images of anatomy or flow information developed from the capture of reflected and attenuated high frequency sound waves
BR - Axial Skeleton, Except Skull and Facial Bones
BR0 - Plain Radiography - Planar display of an image developed from the capture of external ionizing radiation on photographic or photoconductive plate
BR1 - Fluoroscopy - Single plane or bi-plane real time display of an image developed from the capture of external ionizing radiation on fluorescent screen. The image may also be stored by either digital or analog means
BR2 - Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) - Computer-reformatted digital display of multiplanar images developed from the capture of multiple exposures of external ionizing radiation
BR3 - 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
BR4 - Ultrasonography - Real time display of images of anatomy or flow information developed from the capture of reflected and attenuated high frequency sound waves
BT - Urinary System
BT0 - Plain Radiography - Planar display of an image developed from the capture of external ionizing radiation on photographic or photoconductive plate
BT1 - Fluoroscopy - Single plane or bi-plane real time display of an image developed from the capture of external ionizing radiation on fluorescent screen. The image may also be stored by either digital or analog means
BT2 - Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) - Computer-reformatted digital display of multiplanar images developed from the capture of multiple exposures of external ionizing radiation
BT3 - 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
BT4 - Ultrasonography - Real time display of images of anatomy or flow information developed from the capture of reflected and attenuated high frequency sound waves
BU - Female Reproductive System
BU0 - Plain Radiography - Planar display of an image developed from the capture of external ionizing radiation on photographic or photoconductive plate
BU1 - Fluoroscopy - Single plane or bi-plane real time display of an image developed from the capture of external ionizing radiation on fluorescent screen. The image may also be stored by either digital or analog means
BU3 - 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
BU4 - Ultrasonography - Real time display of images of anatomy or flow information developed from the capture of reflected and attenuated high frequency sound waves
BV - Male Reproductive System
BV0 - Plain Radiography - Planar display of an image developed from the capture of external ionizing radiation on photographic or photoconductive plate
BV1 - Fluoroscopy - Single plane or bi-plane real time display of an image developed from the capture of external ionizing radiation on fluorescent screen. The image may also be stored by either digital or analog means
BV2 - Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) - Computer-reformatted digital display of multiplanar images developed from the capture of multiple exposures of external ionizing radiation
BV3 - 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
BV4 - Ultrasonography - Real time display of images of anatomy or flow information developed from the capture of reflected and attenuated high frequency sound waves
BW - Anatomical Regions
BW0 - Plain Radiography - Planar display of an image developed from the capture of external ionizing radiation on photographic or photoconductive plate
BW1 - Fluoroscopy - Single plane or bi-plane real time display of an image developed from the capture of external ionizing radiation on fluorescent screen. The image may also be stored by either digital or analog means
BW2 - Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) - Computer-reformatted digital display of multiplanar images developed from the capture of multiple exposures of external ionizing radiation
BW3 - 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
BW4 - Ultrasonography - Real time display of images of anatomy or flow information developed from the capture of reflected and attenuated high frequency sound waves
BW5 - Other Imaging - Other specified modality for visualizing a body part
BY - Fetus and Obstetrical
BY3 - 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
BY4 - Ultrasonography - Real time display of images of anatomy or flow information developed from the capture of reflected and attenuated high frequency sound waves