ICD-10-PCS Code For Heart Right And Left: Procedure Code Group Overview

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group B206 includes procedures performed to image anatomical structures in the heart using planar radiography. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when planar radiographic imaging of the right and left heart is performed to evaluate cardiac anatomy or pathology. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS B206 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Heart Plain Radiography Procedure Overview

This group includes planar radiographic imaging procedures of the heart targeting both right and left heart structures within the cardiovascular system. These procedures involve capturing images using external ionizing radiation on photographic or photoconductive plates to visualize cardiac anatomy. Accurate coding of these plain radiography procedures is important for inpatient reimbursement because it documents the imaging performed and supports appropriate case mix and payment.

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
B	Section	Imaging
2	Body System	Heart
0	Operation	Plain Radiography
6	Body Part	Heart, Right and Left

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Heart Plain Radiography Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
B	Section	Imaging
2	Body System	Heart
0	Operation	Plain Radiography
6	Body Part	Heart, Right and Left

When to Use

Use a code from this group when a planar radiographic procedure is performed to obtain images of right and left heart structures using external ionizing radiation. These codes apply when the inpatient record documents plain radiography of the heart for diagnostic evaluation or treatment planning.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

3 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
B2060ZZ	Plain Radiography of Right and Left Heart using High Osmolar Contrast
B2061ZZ	Plain Radiography of Right and Left Heart using Low Osmolar Contrast
B206YZZ	Plain Radiography of Right and Left Heart using Other Contrast

DRG Codes

9 rows

DRG Code	Description
212	Concomitant Aortic and Mitral Valve Procedures
216	Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures with Cardiac Catheterization with MCC
217	Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures with Cardiac Catheterization with CC
218	Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures with Cardiac Catheterization without CC/MCC
233	Coronary Bypass with Cardiac Catheterization or Open Ablation with MCC
234	Coronary Bypass with Cardiac Catheterization or Open Ablation without MCC
275	Cardiac Defibrillator Implant with Cardiac Catheterization and MCC
286	Circulatory Disorders Except AMI, with Cardiac Catheterization with MCC
287	Circulatory Disorders Except AMI, with Cardiac Catheterization without MCC

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An elderly patient is admitted with acute chest pain and new congestive heart failure symptoms after several days of progressive dyspnea; clinicians need rapid inpatient imaging to assess cardiac silhouette enlargement and possible cardiomegaly or pulmonary vascular congestion. A plain radiographic study of the right and left heart is performed using contrast to better delineate cardiac chamber outlines for diagnostic correlation with physical exam and echocardiography. Typical codes: B2061ZZ, B206YZZ
A middle-aged patient is scheduled for preoperative cardiac evaluation prior to noncardiac major surgery because prior history suggests borderline cardiac function; the inpatient team obtains planar radiographic images of the heart to document baseline heart size and contour as part of the preoperative workup. A plain radiography of the right and left heart is performed electively using low osmolar contrast to improve visualization of cardiac borders. Typical codes: B2061ZZ
A patient hospitalized after chest trauma following a motor vehicle collision develops concern for cardiac chamber injury or pericardial effusion; clinicians order urgent planar radiography of the heart to quickly evaluate gross cardiac silhouette changes and guide further imaging or intervention. The study may be performed with high osmolar or other contrast agents depending on availability and clinical need. Typical codes: B2060ZZ, B206YZZ

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B202-CORONARY-ARTERY-BYPASS-GRAFT-PLAIN-RADIOGRAPHY

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B203-CORONARY-ARTERY-BYPASS-GRAFTS-PLAIN-RADIOGRAPHY

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B204-HEART-RIGHT-PLAIN-RADIOGRAPHY

ICD-10-PCS Code For Heart Right: Procedure Code Group Overview

B205-HEART-LEFT-PLAIN-RADIOGRAPHY

ICD-10-PCS Code For Heart Left: Procedure Code Group Overview

B207-INTERNAL-MAMMARY-BYPASS-GRAFT-PLAIN-RADIOGRAPHY

ICD-10-PCS Code For Internal Mammary Bypass Graft: Procedure Code Group Overview

B208-INTERNAL-MAMMARY-PLAIN-RADIOGRAPHY

ICD-10-PCS Code For Internal Mammary Bypass Graft Left: Procedure Code Group Overview

B20F-BYPASS-GRAFT-PLAIN-RADIOGRAPHY

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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

3 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
B2060ZZ	Plain Radiography of Right and Left Heart using High Osmolar Contrast
B2061ZZ	Plain Radiography of Right and Left Heart using Low Osmolar Contrast
B206YZZ	Plain Radiography of Right and Left Heart using Other Contrast

DRG Codes

9 rows

DRG Code	Description
212	Concomitant Aortic and Mitral Valve Procedures
216	Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures with Cardiac Catheterization with MCC
217	Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures with Cardiac Catheterization with CC
218	Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures with Cardiac Catheterization without CC/MCC
233	Coronary Bypass with Cardiac Catheterization or Open Ablation with MCC
234	Coronary Bypass with Cardiac Catheterization or Open Ablation without MCC
275	Cardiac Defibrillator Implant with Cardiac Catheterization and MCC
286	Circulatory Disorders Except AMI, with Cardiac Catheterization with MCC
287	Circulatory Disorders Except AMI, with Cardiac Catheterization without MCC

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An elderly patient is admitted with acute chest pain and new congestive heart failure symptoms after several days of progressive dyspnea; clinicians need rapid inpatient imaging to assess cardiac silhouette enlargement and possible cardiomegaly or pulmonary vascular congestion. A plain radiographic study of the right and left heart is performed using contrast to better delineate cardiac chamber outlines for diagnostic correlation with physical exam and echocardiography. Typical codes: B2061ZZ, B206YZZ
A middle-aged patient is scheduled for preoperative cardiac evaluation prior to noncardiac major surgery because prior history suggests borderline cardiac function; the inpatient team obtains planar radiographic images of the heart to document baseline heart size and contour as part of the preoperative workup. A plain radiography of the right and left heart is performed electively using low osmolar contrast to improve visualization of cardiac borders. Typical codes: B2061ZZ
A patient hospitalized after chest trauma following a motor vehicle collision develops concern for cardiac chamber injury or pericardial effusion; clinicians order urgent planar radiography of the heart to quickly evaluate gross cardiac silhouette changes and guide further imaging or intervention. The study may be performed with high osmolar or other contrast agents depending on availability and clinical need. Typical codes: B2060ZZ, B206YZZ

Related Codes

B200-CORONARY-ARTERY-PLAIN-RADIOGRAPHY

ICD-10-PCS Code For Coronary Artery: Procedure Code Group Overview

B201-CORONARY-ARTERIES-PLAIN-RADIOGRAPHY

ICD-10-PCS Code For Coronary Arteries: Procedure Code Group Overview

B202-CORONARY-ARTERY-BYPASS-GRAFT-PLAIN-RADIOGRAPHY

ICD-10-PCS Code For Coronary Artery Bypass Graft: Procedure Code Group Overview

B203-CORONARY-ARTERY-BYPASS-GRAFTS-PLAIN-RADIOGRAPHY

ICD-10-PCS Code For Coronary Artery Bypass Grafts, Multiple: Procedure Code Group Overview

B204-HEART-RIGHT-PLAIN-RADIOGRAPHY

ICD-10-PCS Code For Heart Right: Procedure Code Group Overview

B205-HEART-LEFT-PLAIN-RADIOGRAPHY

ICD-10-PCS Code For Heart Left: Procedure Code Group Overview

B207-INTERNAL-MAMMARY-BYPASS-GRAFT-PLAIN-RADIOGRAPHY

ICD-10-PCS Code For Internal Mammary Bypass Graft: Procedure Code Group Overview

B208-INTERNAL-MAMMARY-PLAIN-RADIOGRAPHY

ICD-10-PCS Code For Internal Mammary Bypass Graft Left: Procedure Code Group Overview

B20F-BYPASS-GRAFT-PLAIN-RADIOGRAPHY

ICD-10-PCS Code For Bypass Graft, Other: Procedure Code Group Overview

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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Heart Plain Radiography Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

ICD-10-PCS Code For Heart Right And Left: Procedure Code Group Overview

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Heart Plain Radiography Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which ICD-10-PCS codes are in the Heart, Right and Left plain radiography group?

What is the procedure description represented by ICD-10-PCS B206 group?

In what inpatient context are these `B206` codes used for documentation?

What are the code attributes for the B206 procedure group?

Which related DRGs may be associated with procedures involving `B206` imaging?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which ICD-10-PCS codes are in the Heart, Right and Left plain radiography group?

What is the procedure description represented by ICD-10-PCS B206 group?

In what inpatient context are these `B206` codes used for documentation?

What are the code attributes for the B206 procedure group?

Which related DRGs may be associated with procedures involving `B206` imaging?

References