ICD-10-PCS Table: Imaging - Lower Arteries - Plain Radiography

ICD-10-PCS Procedure Code Table (2025)

This page provides the details for ICD-10-PCS Table B40: Imaging - Lower Arteries - Plain Radiography. 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.

Build Procedure Code for Table B40:

Current Code: B40????

All Possible Options for Characters in Table B40:

Char 4: Character 4
  • 0 - Abdominal Aorta
  • 2 - Hepatic Artery
  • 3 - Splenic Arteries
  • 4 - Superior Mesenteric Artery
  • 5 - Inferior Mesenteric Artery
  • 6 - Renal Artery, Right
  • 7 - Renal Artery, Left
  • 8 - Renal Arteries, Bilateral
  • 9 - Lumbar Arteries
  • B - Intra-Abdominal Arteries, Other
  • C - Pelvic Arteries
  • D - Aorta and Bilateral Lower Extrem...
  • F - Lower Extremity Arteries, Right
  • G - Lower Extremity Arteries, Left
  • J - Lower Arteries, Other
  • M - Renal Artery Transplant
Char 5: Character 5
  • 0 - High Osmolar
  • 1 - Low Osmolar
  • Y - Other Contrast
Char 6: Character 6
  • Z - None
Char 7: Character 7
  • Z - None

Complete List of Valid 7-Character Codes for Table B40:

No valid code combinations found or detailed axis definitions are missing for this table.

Understanding ICD-10-PCS Table B40 (Plain Radiography of Lower Arteries)

The ICD-10-PCS (Procedure Coding System) is utilized in U.S. healthcare settings for reporting inpatient hospital procedures. Table B40 belongs to the Imaging section, specifically addressing procedures within the Lower Arteries body system, and focuses on the root operation of Plain Radiography.

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

  • Character 1 (Section): B - Imaging
  • Character 2 (Body System): 4 - Lower Arteries
  • Character 3 (Root Operation): 0 - Plain Radiography
  • Character 4 (Character 4): Specifies the exact body part involved in the plain radiography.
  • 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 plain radiography 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 B40 according to the 2025 ICD-10-PCS guidelines.