ICD-10-PCS Table: Imaging - Axial Skeleton, Except Skull and Facial Bones - Ultrasonography

ICD-10-PCS Procedure Code Table (2025)

This page provides the details for ICD-10-PCS Table BR4: Imaging - Axial Skeleton, Except Skull and Facial Bones - 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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All Possible Options for Characters in Table BR4:

Char 4: Character 4
  • 0 - Cervical Spine
  • 7 - Thoracic Spine
  • 9 - Lumbar Spine
  • F - Sacrum and Coccyx
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 BR4:

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Understanding ICD-10-PCS Table BR4 (Ultrasonography of Axial Skeleton, Except Skull and Facial Bones)

The ICD-10-PCS (Procedure Coding System) is utilized in U.S. healthcare settings for reporting inpatient hospital procedures. Table BR4 belongs to the Imaging section, specifically addressing procedures within the Axial Skeleton, Except Skull and Facial Bones 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): R - Axial Skeleton, Except Skull and Facial Bones
  • 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 BR4 according to the 2025 ICD-10-PCS guidelines.