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ICD-10-PCS 2027 procedure code

BN181ZZFluoroscopy of Left Temporomandibular Joint using Low Osmolar Contrast

✓ Valid for 2027

Short description: Fluoroscopy of L Temporomand Jt using L Osm Contrast

Code unchanged since ICD-10-PCS took effect on October 1, 2015. Source: official FY2027 ICD-10-PCS release from CMS. Page updated September 29, 2026. About our data

About BN181ZZ

BN181ZZ is the ICD-10-PCS code for a fluoroscopy procedure on the left temporomandibular joint using a low osmolar approach with none (qualifier: none). In ICD-10-PCS, fluoroscopy means single plane or bi-plane real time display of an image developed from the capture of external ionizing radiation on a fluorescent screen. The image may also be stored by either digital or analog means.

In plain terms, this corresponds to temporomandibular contrast arthrogram, the ICD-9-CM procedure title it maps to (87.13).

For a different body part, codes include BN171ZZ (right temporomandibular joint) and BN191ZZ (bilateral temporomandibular joints).

The same procedure with a different approach is coded BN180ZZ (high osmolar), BN18YZZ (other contrast) and BN18ZZZ (none).

It doesn't appear in the MS-DRG procedure index, so on its own it doesn't change the DRG assignment.

It has been valid since ICD-10-PCS took effect on October 1, 2015.

What each character means

1. Section
BImaging
2. Body System
NSkull and Facial Bones
3. Type
1Fluoroscopy

Single plane or bi-plane real time display of an image developed from the capture of external ionizing radiation on a fluorescent screen. The image may also be stored by either digital or analog means

4. Body Part
8Temporomandibular Joint, Left
5. Contrast
1Low Osmolar
6. Qualifier
ZNone
7. Qualifier
ZNone

Other versions of this procedure

ICD-9-CM equivalent

Converter →
  • 87.13Temporomandibular contrast arthrogramapproximate

From the CMS 2018 General Equivalence Mappings (GEMs), the final GEMs release.

Code history

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  8. 2023
  9. 2024
  10. 2025
  11. 2026
  12. 2027
  • FY2016 (effective 10/1/2015): Added (first year of ICD-10-CM)
  • No changes since FY2016.

Common questions about BN181ZZ

Is BN181ZZ a valid ICD-10-PCS code for 2027?

Yes. BN181ZZ is valid for inpatient procedures from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

What is the ICD-9 procedure code for BN181ZZ?

The CMS GEMs map BN181ZZ to ICD-9-CM 87.13 (Temporomandibular contrast arthrogram).