ICD-10-PCS Table: Imaging - Non-Axial Lower Bones - Plain Radiography

ICD-10-PCS Procedure Code Table (2025)

This page provides the details for ICD-10-PCS Table BQ0: Imaging - Non-Axial Lower Bones - 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.

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All Possible Options for Characters in Table BQ0:

Char 4: Character 4
  • 0 - Hip, Right
  • 1 - Hip, Left
  • 3 - Femur, Right
  • 4 - Femur, Left
  • 7 - Knee, Right
  • 8 - Knee, Left
  • D - Lower Leg, Right
  • F - Lower Leg, Left
  • G - Ankle, Right
  • H - Ankle, Left
  • J - Calcaneus, Right
  • K - Calcaneus, Left
  • L - Foot, Right
  • M - Foot, Left
  • P - Toe(s), Right
  • Q - Toe(s), Left
  • V - Patella, Right
  • W - Patella, Left
  • X - Foot/Toe Joint, Right
  • Y - Foot/Toe Joint, Left
Char 5: Character 5
  • 0 - High Osmolar
  • 1 - Low Osmolar
  • Y - Other Contrast
  • Z - None
Char 6: Character 6
  • Z - None
Char 7: Character 7
  • 1 - Densitometry
  • Z - None

Complete List of Valid 7-Character Codes for Table BQ0:

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

Understanding ICD-10-PCS Table BQ0 (Plain Radiography of Non-Axial Lower Bones)

The ICD-10-PCS (Procedure Coding System) is utilized in U.S. healthcare settings for reporting inpatient hospital procedures. Table BQ0 belongs to the Imaging section, specifically addressing procedures within the Non-Axial Lower Bones 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): Q - Non-Axial Lower Bones
  • 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 BQ0 according to the 2025 ICD-10-PCS guidelines.