ICD-10-PCS Code For Pulmonary Artery, Right: Procedure Code Group Overview

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group B32S includes procedures performed to image the right pulmonary artery using computerized tomography. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when multiplanar, computer-reformatted digital displays are produced from multiple exposures of external ionizing radiation to evaluate the right pulmonary artery. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS B32S group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Pulmonary Artery, Computed Tomography Procedure Overview

Procedures in this group involve computerized tomography imaging of the right pulmonary artery, using computer-reformatted digital displays of multiplanar images derived from multiple exposures of external ionizing radiation. These procedures target the upper arterial system, specifically the right pulmonary artery, to evaluate vascular anatomy and pathology. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding ensures the inpatient record reflects the imaging performed and supports correct case mix and reimbursement.

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
B	Section	Imaging
3	Body System	Upper Arteries
2	Operation	Computerized Tomography (CT Scan)
S	Body Part	Pulmonary Artery, Right

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Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
B	Section	Imaging
3	Body System	Upper Arteries
2	Operation	Computerized Tomography (CT Scan)
S	Body Part	Pulmonary Artery, Right

When to Use

Use a code from this group when a CT scan is performed specifically to obtain multiplanar, reformatted images of the right pulmonary artery. Codes apply when the imaging produces computer-generated displays used to assess anatomy or pathology of the right pulmonary artery.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

5 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
B32S0ZZ	Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) of Right Pulmonary Artery using High Osmolar Contrast
B32S1ZZ	Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) of Right Pulmonary Artery using Low Osmolar Contrast
B32SYZZ	Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) of Right Pulmonary Artery using Other Contrast
B32SZ2Z	Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) of Right Pulmonary Artery using Intravascular Optical Coherence
B32SZZZ	Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) of Right Pulmonary Artery

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An adult patient is admitted through the emergency department with acute onset pleuritic chest pain, hypoxia, and tachycardia; CT pulmonary angiography is performed to evaluate for suspected acute pulmonary embolism affecting the right pulmonary arterial branches, using intravenous iodinated contrast to produce reformatted multiplanar images for surgical and medical decision-making. Typical codes: B32S0ZZ, B32S1ZZ
A hospitalized patient with known chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension undergoes a scheduled, inpatient CT study to map right pulmonary artery anatomy and chronic vascular occlusion prior to possible endovascular intervention; multiplanar reformatted images from multiple radiation exposures are created to define vessel morphology and collateral circulation. Typical codes: B32SYZZ, B32SZZZ
A postoperative patient in the inpatient unit develops unexplained hemoptysis and hemodynamic instability after recent right-sided pulmonary artery catheterization; an urgent CT with intravascular imaging adjuncts is performed to assess for arterial injury or pseudoaneurysm of the right pulmonary artery using specialized intravascular optical coherence imaging alongside CT reformats. Typical codes: B32SZ2Z, B32SYZZ

ICD-10-PCS Code For Thoracic Aorta: Procedure Code Group Overview

B325-COMMON-CAROTID-ARTERIES-COMPUTERIZED-TOMOGRAPHY

ICD-10-PCS Code For Common Carotid Arteries: Procedure Code Group Overview

B328-INTERNAL-CAROTID-ARTERIES-COMPUTERIZED-TOMOGRAPHY

ICD-10-PCS Code For Internal Carotid Arteries: Procedure Code Group Overview

B32G-VERTEBRAL-ARTERIES-COMPUTERIZED-TOMOGRAPHY

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

B32R-INTRACRANIAL-ARTERIES-COMPUTERIZED-TOMOGRAPHY

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

B32T-PULMONARY-ARTERY-LEFT-COMPUTERIZED-TOMOGRAPHY

ICD-10-PCS Code For Pulmonary Artery, Left: 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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When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

5 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
B32S0ZZ	Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) of Right Pulmonary Artery using High Osmolar Contrast
B32S1ZZ	Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) of Right Pulmonary Artery using Low Osmolar Contrast
B32SYZZ	Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) of Right Pulmonary Artery using Other Contrast
B32SZ2Z	Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) of Right Pulmonary Artery using Intravascular Optical Coherence
B32SZZZ	Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) of Right Pulmonary Artery

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An adult patient is admitted through the emergency department with acute onset pleuritic chest pain, hypoxia, and tachycardia; CT pulmonary angiography is performed to evaluate for suspected acute pulmonary embolism affecting the right pulmonary arterial branches, using intravenous iodinated contrast to produce reformatted multiplanar images for surgical and medical decision-making. Typical codes: B32S0ZZ, B32S1ZZ
A hospitalized patient with known chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension undergoes a scheduled, inpatient CT study to map right pulmonary artery anatomy and chronic vascular occlusion prior to possible endovascular intervention; multiplanar reformatted images from multiple radiation exposures are created to define vessel morphology and collateral circulation. Typical codes: B32SYZZ, B32SZZZ
A postoperative patient in the inpatient unit develops unexplained hemoptysis and hemodynamic instability after recent right-sided pulmonary artery catheterization; an urgent CT with intravascular imaging adjuncts is performed to assess for arterial injury or pseudoaneurysm of the right pulmonary artery using specialized intravascular optical coherence imaging alongside CT reformats. Typical codes: B32SZ2Z, B32SYZZ

ICD-10-PCS Code For Thoracic Aorta: Procedure Code Group Overview

B325-COMMON-CAROTID-ARTERIES-COMPUTERIZED-TOMOGRAPHY

ICD-10-PCS Code For Common Carotid Arteries: Procedure Code Group Overview

B328-INTERNAL-CAROTID-ARTERIES-COMPUTERIZED-TOMOGRAPHY

ICD-10-PCS Code For Internal Carotid Arteries: Procedure Code Group Overview

B32G-VERTEBRAL-ARTERIES-COMPUTERIZED-TOMOGRAPHY

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

B32R-INTRACRANIAL-ARTERIES-COMPUTERIZED-TOMOGRAPHY

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

B32T-PULMONARY-ARTERY-LEFT-COMPUTERIZED-TOMOGRAPHY

ICD-10-PCS Code For Pulmonary Artery, Left: 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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ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

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Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which body part and imaging modality does the B32S code group describe?

What are the operation and section attributes for ICD-10-PCS B32S codes?

Which individual ICD-10-PCS codes are included in the B32S group?

How does accurate coding in the B32S group affect inpatient documentation and reimbursement?

What distinguishes the codes `B32S0ZZ` and `B32S1ZZ` within this group?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which body part and imaging modality does the B32S code group describe?

What are the operation and section attributes for ICD-10-PCS B32S codes?

Which individual ICD-10-PCS codes are included in the B32S group?

How does accurate coding in the B32S group affect inpatient documentation and reimbursement?

What distinguishes the codes `B32S0ZZ` and `B32S1ZZ` within this group?

References