ICD-10-PCS Table: Imaging - Lower Arteries - Computerized Tomography (CT Scan)

ICD-10-PCS Procedure Code Table (2025)

This page provides the details for ICD-10-PCS Table B42: Imaging - Lower Arteries - Computerized Tomography (CT Scan). 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 B42:

Current Code: B42????

All Possible Options for Characters in Table B42:

Char 4: Character 4
  • 0 - Abdominal Aorta
  • 1 - Celiac Artery
  • 4 - Superior Mesenteric Artery
  • 8 - Renal Arteries, Bilateral
  • C - Pelvic Arteries
  • F - Lower Extremity Arteries, Right
  • G - Lower Extremity Arteries, Left
  • H - Lower Extremity Arteries, Bilateral
  • M - Renal Artery Transplant
Char 5: Character 5
  • 0 - High Osmolar
  • 1 - Low Osmolar
  • Y - Other Contrast
  • Z - None
Char 6: Character 6
  • 2 - Intravascular Optical Coherence
  • Z - None
Char 7: Character 7
  • Z - None

Complete List of Valid 7-Character Codes for Table B42:

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

Understanding ICD-10-PCS Table B42 (Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) of Lower Arteries)

The ICD-10-PCS (Procedure Coding System) is utilized in U.S. healthcare settings for reporting inpatient hospital procedures. Table B42 belongs to the Imaging section, specifically addressing procedures within the Lower Arteries body system, and focuses on the root operation of Computerized Tomography (CT Scan).

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): 2 - Computerized Tomography (CT Scan)
  • Character 4 (Character 4): Specifies the exact body part involved in the computerized tomography (ct scan).
  • 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 computerized tomography (ct scan) 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 B42 according to the 2025 ICD-10-PCS guidelines.