ICD-10-PCS Table: Imaging - Heart - Fluoroscopy

ICD-10-PCS Procedure Code Table (2025)

This page provides the details for ICD-10-PCS Table B21: Imaging - Heart - Fluoroscopy. Use the interactive builder below, review all possible character options, or browse the complete list of valid 7-character codes to construct an inpatient procedure code for the 2025 coding year.

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All Possible Options for Characters in Table B21:

Char 4: Character 4
  • 0 - Coronary Artery, Single
  • 1 - Coronary Arteries, Multiple
  • 2 - Coronary Artery Bypass Graft, Single
  • 3 - Coronary Artery Bypass Grafts, Multiple
  • 4 - Heart, Right
  • 5 - Heart, Left
  • 6 - Heart, Right and Left
  • 7 - Internal Mammary Bypass Graft, Right
  • 8 - Internal Mammary Bypass Graft, Left
  • F - Bypass Graft, Other
Char 5: Character 5
  • 0 - High Osmolar
  • 1 - Low Osmolar
  • Y - Other Contrast
Char 6: Character 6
  • 1 - Laser
  • Z - None
Char 7: Character 7
  • 0 - Intraoperative
  • Z - None

Complete List of Valid 7-Character Codes for Table B21:

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Understanding ICD-10-PCS Table B21 (Fluoroscopy of Heart)

The ICD-10-PCS (Procedure Coding System) is utilized in U.S. healthcare settings for reporting inpatient hospital procedures. Table B21 belongs to the Imaging section, specifically addressing procedures within the Heart body system, and focuses on the root operation of Fluoroscopy.

A complete 7-character ICD-10-PCS code from this table is constructed as follows:

  • Character 1 (Section): B - Imaging
  • Character 2 (Body System): 2 - Heart
  • Character 3 (Root Operation): 1 - Fluoroscopy
  • Character 4 (Character 4): Specifies the exact body part involved in the fluoroscopy.
  • Character 5 (Character 5): Defines the technique (e.g., Open, Percutaneous) used to reach the procedure site.
  • Character 6 (Character 6): Indicates if a device was used during the fluoroscopy and its type.
  • Character 7 (Character 7): Provides additional specific information or clarifies the procedure.

Accurate assignment of each character based on the operative report and the detailed definitions within the ICD-10-PCS system is essential for correct coding. This page lists all valid options and combinations for table B21 according to the 2025 ICD-10-PCS guidelines.