ICD-10-PCS Table: Imaging - Upper Arteries - Fluoroscopy

ICD-10-PCS Procedure Code Table (2025)

This page provides the details for ICD-10-PCS Table B31: Imaging - Upper Arteries - 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 B31:

Char 4: Character 4
  • 0 - Thoracic Aorta
  • 1 - Brachiocephalic-Subclavian Artery, Right
  • 2 - Subclavian Artery, Left
  • 3 - Common Carotid Artery, Right
  • 4 - Common Carotid Artery, Left
  • 5 - Common Carotid Arteries, Bilateral
  • 6 - Internal Carotid Artery, Right
  • 7 - Internal Carotid Artery, Left
  • 8 - Internal Carotid Arteries, Bilateral
  • 9 - External Carotid Artery, Right
  • B - External Carotid Artery, Left
  • C - External Carotid Arteries, Bilateral
  • D - Vertebral Artery, Right
  • F - Vertebral Artery, Left
  • G - Vertebral Arteries, Bilateral
  • H - Upper Extremity Arteries, Right
  • J - Upper Extremity Arteries, Left
  • K - Upper Extremity Arteries, Bilateral
  • L - Intercostal and Bronchial Arteries
  • M - Spinal Arteries
  • N - Upper Arteries, Other
  • P - Thoraco-Abdominal Aorta
  • Q - Cervico-Cerebral Arch
  • R - Intracranial Arteries
  • S - Pulmonary Artery, Right
  • T - Pulmonary Artery, Left
  • U - Pulmonary Trunk
Char 5: Character 5
  • 0 - High Osmolar
  • 1 - Low Osmolar
  • Y - Other Contrast
  • Z - None
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 B31:

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Understanding ICD-10-PCS Table B31 (Fluoroscopy of Upper Arteries)

The ICD-10-PCS (Procedure Coding System) is utilized in U.S. healthcare settings for reporting inpatient hospital procedures. Table B31 belongs to the Imaging section, specifically addressing procedures within the Upper Arteries 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): 3 - Upper Arteries
  • 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 B31 according to the 2025 ICD-10-PCS guidelines.