ICD-10-PCS Table: Imaging - Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast - Ultrasonography

ICD-10-PCS Procedure Code Table (2025)

This page provides the details for ICD-10-PCS Table BH4: Imaging - Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast - Ultrasonography. 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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Current Code: BH4????

All Possible Options for Characters in Table BH4:

Char 4: Character 4
  • 0 - Breast, Right
  • 1 - Breast, Left
  • 2 - Breasts, Bilateral
  • 7 - Extremity, Upper
  • 8 - Extremity, Lower
  • 9 - Abdominal Wall
  • B - Chest Wall
  • C - Head and Neck
Char 5: Character 5
  • Z - None
Char 6: Character 6
  • Z - None
Char 7: Character 7
  • Z - None

Complete List of Valid 7-Character Codes for Table BH4:

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

Understanding ICD-10-PCS Table BH4 (Ultrasonography of Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast)

The ICD-10-PCS (Procedure Coding System) is utilized in U.S. healthcare settings for reporting inpatient hospital procedures. Table BH4 belongs to the Imaging section, specifically addressing procedures within the Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast body system, and focuses on the root operation of Ultrasonography.

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

  • Character 1 (Section): B - Imaging
  • Character 2 (Body System): H - Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast
  • Character 3 (Root Operation): 4 - Ultrasonography
  • Character 4 (Character 4): Specifies the exact body part involved in the ultrasonography.
  • 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 ultrasonography 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 BH4 according to the 2025 ICD-10-PCS guidelines.