ICD-10-PCS Code For Right Adrenal Gland: Procedure Code Group Overview

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group BG40 includes procedures performed to image structures in the Right Adrenal Gland. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when real-time ultrasonography of the right adrenal gland is performed to evaluate anatomy or flow information. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS BG40 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Right Adrenal Gland Ultrasonography Procedure Overview

Procedures in this group involve real-time display of images produced by reflected high-frequency sound waves to visualize the right adrenal gland within the endocrine system. These ultrasonography procedures capture anatomical detail and flow information to assist diagnosis and management of adrenal pathology. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding of these imaging procedures is important for inpatient documentation and reimbursement because it captures the specific operation, body part, and clinical services performed.

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
B	Section	Imaging
G	Body System	Endocrine System
4	Operation	Ultrasonography
0	Body Part	Adrenal Gland, Right

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Right Adrenal Gland Ultrasonography Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
B	Section	Imaging
G	Body System	Endocrine System
4	Operation	Ultrasonography
0	Body Part	Adrenal Gland, Right

When to Use

Use a code from this group when inpatient real-time ultrasonography is performed specifically targeting the right adrenal gland. These codes apply when the study is documented as an ultrasonography procedure of the right adrenal gland during the hospital encounter.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

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ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
BG40ZZZ	Ultrasonography of Right Adrenal Gland

Typical Clinical Scenarios

A middle-aged patient is admitted with sudden-onset severe flank pain and hypotension after a motor vehicle collision; concern for traumatic adrenal hemorrhage or active bleeding prompts urgent inpatient imaging to assess adrenal anatomy and perfusion in real time. A right adrenal-focused ultrasonography study is performed at the bedside to quickly evaluate for hematoma, mass effect, or ongoing hemorrhage. Typical codes: BG40ZZZ
An inpatient with known metastatic lung cancer develops new refractory hypertension and episodic headaches while hospitalized for systemic therapy; clinicians suspect a functional right adrenal lesion (eg, pheochromocytoma or metastasis) contributing to endocrine instability, so targeted ultrasonography of the right adrenal gland is ordered to characterize lesion size and vascularity. Typical codes: BG40ZZZ
A patient admitted for workup of acute abdominal pain and unexplained fever after recent right adrenal biopsy returns with worsening localized tenderness and concern for postprocedural complication; realtime ultrasonography of the right adrenal gland is used to evaluate for abscess, fluid collection, or hemorrhage at the biopsy site to guide further inpatient management. Typical codes: BG40ZZZ

Related Codes

BG41-LEFT-ADRENAL-ULTRASONOGRAPHY

ICD-10-PCS Code For Left Adrenal Gland: Procedure Code Group Overview

BG42-ADRENAL-GLANDS-ULTRASONOGRAPHY

ICD-10-PCS Code For Adrenal Glands: Procedure Code Group Overview

BG43-PARATHYROID-GLANDS-ULTRASONOGRAPHY

ICD-10-PCS Code For Parathyroid Glands: Procedure Code Group Overview

BG44-THYROID-GLAND-ULTRASONOGRAPHY

ICD-10-PCS Code For Thyroid Gland: 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

1 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
BG40ZZZ	Ultrasonography of Right Adrenal Gland

Typical Clinical Scenarios

A middle-aged patient is admitted with sudden-onset severe flank pain and hypotension after a motor vehicle collision; concern for traumatic adrenal hemorrhage or active bleeding prompts urgent inpatient imaging to assess adrenal anatomy and perfusion in real time. A right adrenal-focused ultrasonography study is performed at the bedside to quickly evaluate for hematoma, mass effect, or ongoing hemorrhage. Typical codes: BG40ZZZ
An inpatient with known metastatic lung cancer develops new refractory hypertension and episodic headaches while hospitalized for systemic therapy; clinicians suspect a functional right adrenal lesion (eg, pheochromocytoma or metastasis) contributing to endocrine instability, so targeted ultrasonography of the right adrenal gland is ordered to characterize lesion size and vascularity. Typical codes: BG40ZZZ
A patient admitted for workup of acute abdominal pain and unexplained fever after recent right adrenal biopsy returns with worsening localized tenderness and concern for postprocedural complication; realtime ultrasonography of the right adrenal gland is used to evaluate for abscess, fluid collection, or hemorrhage at the biopsy site to guide further inpatient management. Typical codes: BG40ZZZ

Related Codes

BG41-LEFT-ADRENAL-ULTRASONOGRAPHY

ICD-10-PCS Code For Left Adrenal Gland: Procedure Code Group Overview

BG42-ADRENAL-GLANDS-ULTRASONOGRAPHY

ICD-10-PCS Code For Adrenal Glands: Procedure Code Group Overview

BG43-PARATHYROID-GLANDS-ULTRASONOGRAPHY

ICD-10-PCS Code For Parathyroid Glands: Procedure Code Group Overview

BG44-THYROID-GLAND-ULTRASONOGRAPHY

ICD-10-PCS Code For Thyroid Gland: 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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Right Adrenal Gland Ultrasonography Procedure Overview

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Right Adrenal Gland Ultrasonography Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

What does ICD-10-PCS code group BG40 represent?

Which procedure is listed under this code group?

What are the ICD-10-PCS code attributes for BG40?

Why is accurate coding within BG40 important for inpatient records?

In what clinical context are these BG40 codes used?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

What does ICD-10-PCS code group BG40 represent?

Which procedure is listed under this code group?

What are the ICD-10-PCS code attributes for BG40?

Why is accurate coding within BG40 important for inpatient records?

In what clinical context are these BG40 codes used?

References