ICD-10-PCS Code For Spinal Cord: Procedure Code Group Overview

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group B00B includes procedures performed to capture planar radiographic images of structures in the spinal cord. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when plain radiography of the spinal cord is performed for diagnostic evaluation or monitoring. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS B00B group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Spinal Cord Plain Radiography Procedure Overview

This code group includes planar radiographic imaging procedures of the spinal cord using external ionizing radiation captured on photographic or photoconductive plates, and it targets the central nervous system. These procedures involve obtaining plain radiographs to visualize the spinal cord and surrounding structures for diagnostic evaluation. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding is important for inpatient reimbursement because it documents the imaging performed and supports appropriate case mix classification.

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
B	Section	Imaging
0	Body System	Central Nervous System
0	Operation	Plain Radiography
B	Body Part	Spinal Cord

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Spinal Cord Plain Radiography Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
B	Section	Imaging
0	Body System	Central Nervous System
0	Operation	Plain Radiography
B	Body Part	Spinal Cord

When to Use

Use a code from this group when inpatient plain radiographic imaging of the spinal cord is performed as part of diagnostic workup or monitoring. These codes apply when external ionizing radiation is used to produce planar photographic or photoconductive plate images of the spinal cord.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

4 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
B00B0ZZ	Plain Radiography of Spinal Cord using High Osmolar Contrast
B00B1ZZ	Plain Radiography of Spinal Cord using Low Osmolar Contrast
B00BYZZ	Plain Radiography of Spinal Cord using Other Contrast
B00BZZZ	Plain Radiography of Spinal Cord

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An elderly patient presents to the inpatient unit after a fall with progressive neck pain and new-onset numbness in the arms. The team orders plain radiographic imaging to evaluate cervical spine alignment and look for fractures or gross dislocation that could affect the spinal cord; plain radiography is used as an initial inpatient imaging modality when CT is not immediately required or as adjunct imaging. Typical codes: B00BZZZ.
A hospitalized patient with known metastatic disease to the spine develops worsening mid-back pain and limited ambulation; the inpatient service requests planar radiographs to assess vertebral body collapse, hardware position from prior surgery, and any gross changes that may impinge on the spinal cord. Plain radiography is performed to document bony integrity and aid planning for further advanced imaging or intervention. Typical codes: B00BZZZ, B00BYZZ.
A patient in the inpatient postoperative period after spinal decompression presents with concern for cerebrospinal fluid leak or contrast-enhanced evaluation of spinal canal communication; a targeted plain radiographic study using intrathecal contrast is obtained to visualize contrast flow along the spinal canal. Plain radiography with contrast is performed to detect contrast extravasation or tracting that may impact spinal cord structures. Typical codes: B00B0ZZ, B00B1ZZ

Frequently Asked Questions

References

1.CPT® Codes and Descriptions. AAPC. Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.Maintains the CPT code set's official descriptions and guidelines, licensed from the American Medical Association, used as the definitional source for CPT codes on this page.
2.HCPCS Quarterly Update. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's quarterly release of HCPCS Level II codes and short/long descriptors, the source for HCPCS code definitions and update history.
3.ICD-10-CM Full Code List. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's complete ICD-10-CM diagnosis code list, used to cross-reference diagnosis codes associated with this procedure or service.

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When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

4 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
B00B0ZZ	Plain Radiography of Spinal Cord using High Osmolar Contrast
B00B1ZZ	Plain Radiography of Spinal Cord using Low Osmolar Contrast
B00BYZZ	Plain Radiography of Spinal Cord using Other Contrast
B00BZZZ	Plain Radiography of Spinal Cord

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An elderly patient presents to the inpatient unit after a fall with progressive neck pain and new-onset numbness in the arms. The team orders plain radiographic imaging to evaluate cervical spine alignment and look for fractures or gross dislocation that could affect the spinal cord; plain radiography is used as an initial inpatient imaging modality when CT is not immediately required or as adjunct imaging. Typical codes: B00BZZZ.
A hospitalized patient with known metastatic disease to the spine develops worsening mid-back pain and limited ambulation; the inpatient service requests planar radiographs to assess vertebral body collapse, hardware position from prior surgery, and any gross changes that may impinge on the spinal cord. Plain radiography is performed to document bony integrity and aid planning for further advanced imaging or intervention. Typical codes: B00BZZZ, B00BYZZ.
A patient in the inpatient postoperative period after spinal decompression presents with concern for cerebrospinal fluid leak or contrast-enhanced evaluation of spinal canal communication; a targeted plain radiographic study using intrathecal contrast is obtained to visualize contrast flow along the spinal canal. Plain radiography with contrast is performed to detect contrast extravasation or tracting that may impact spinal cord structures. Typical codes: B00B0ZZ, B00B1ZZ

Frequently Asked Questions

References

1.CPT® Codes and Descriptions. AAPC. Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.Maintains the CPT code set's official descriptions and guidelines, licensed from the American Medical Association, used as the definitional source for CPT codes on this page.
2.HCPCS Quarterly Update. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's quarterly release of HCPCS Level II codes and short/long descriptors, the source for HCPCS code definitions and update history.
3.ICD-10-CM Full Code List. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's complete ICD-10-CM diagnosis code list, used to cross-reference diagnosis codes associated with this procedure or service.

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Spinal Cord Plain Radiography Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

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Spinal Cord Plain Radiography Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Which procedures are included in the ICD-10-PCS B00B code group?

What is the primary purpose of using B00B codes in inpatient documentation?

What code attributes define the B00B procedure group?

How do the individual codes in the group differ from one another?

How does accurate coding of B00B procedures affect reimbursement?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Which procedures are included in the ICD-10-PCS B00B code group?

What is the primary purpose of using B00B codes in inpatient documentation?

What code attributes define the B00B procedure group?

How do the individual codes in the group differ from one another?

How does accurate coding of B00B procedures affect reimbursement?

References