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

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group BH00 includes procedures performed to capture planar radiographic images of breast structures in the right breast. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when plain radiography is performed on the right breast for diagnostic evaluation or monitoring of breast tissue. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS BH00 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Right Breast Plain Radiography Procedure Overview

This procedure group includes plain radiographic imaging of the right breast using external ionizing radiation captured on photographic or photoconductive plates, and it targets the Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast body system. Procedures in this group produce planar images used for diagnostic evaluation of breast tissue and related structures. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding for these imaging procedures is important for inpatient reimbursement because it documents the specific imaging performed and supports correct case mix assignment.

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
B	Section	Imaging
H	Body System	Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast
0	Operation	Plain Radiography
0	Body Part	Breast, Right

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Right Breast Plain Radiography Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
B	Section	Imaging
H	Body System	Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast
0	Operation	Plain Radiography
0	Body Part	Breast, Right

When to Use

Use a code from this group when plain radiographic imaging of the right breast is performed in the inpatient setting to evaluate breast tissue or related clinical concerns. These codes apply when imaging is captured using external ionizing radiation and recorded as planar radiographs.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

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ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
BH00ZZZ	Plain Radiography of Right Breast

Typical Clinical Scenarios

A woman admitted for evaluation of acute, unexplained breast pain and localized swelling after minor blunt trauma to the chest; inpatient assessment is required to rule out hematoma or occult fracture-related injury to the breast tissue and surrounding structures. Plain radiography of the right breast is performed to obtain planar images of the affected breast to assess for radiopaque foreign bodies, calcifications, or traumatic changes contributing to pain and swelling. Typical codes: BH00ZZZ
A patient with a known history of breast-conserving surgery is admitted for scheduled inpatient diagnostic workup of a new palpable abnormality in the right breast detected on physical exam; clinicians obtain imaging to characterize the abnormality before any further operative planning. A plain radiographic study of the right breast is used to produce planar images of the skin, subcutaneous tissue, and breast to complement other imaging modalities and document the lesion in the inpatient record. Typical codes: BH00ZZZ
An elderly patient with acute onset of suspicious skin changes and focal induration of the right breast presents to the hospital for expedited evaluation due to concern for inflammatory breast process or underlying malignancy; inpatient imaging is needed to document the extent of superficial and subcutaneous involvement. Plain radiography of the right breast is performed to capture planar images of the breast structures as part of the initial inpatient diagnostic workup. Typical codes: BH00ZZZ

Related Codes

BH01-LEFT-BREAST-PLAIN-RADIOGRAPHY

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

BH02-BREASTS-PLAIN-RADIOGRAPHY

ICD-10-PCS Code For Breasts: Procedure Code Group Overview

BH03-SINGLE-MAMMARY-DUCT-RIGHT-PLAIN-RADIOGRAPHY

ICD-10-PCS Code For Single Mammary Duct Right: Procedure Code Group Overview

BH04-SINGLE-MAMMARY-DUCT-LEFT-PLAIN-RADIOGRAPHY

ICD-10-PCS Code For Single Mammary Duct Left: Procedure Code Group Overview

BH05-MULTIPLE-MAMMARY-DUCTS-PLAIN-RADIOGRAPHY

ICD-10-PCS Code For Multiple Mammary Ducts: Procedure Code Group Overview

BH06-LEFT-MULTIPLE-MAMMARY-DUCTS-PLAIN-RADIOGRAPHY

ICD-10-PCS Code For Multiple Mammary Ducts 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

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ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
BH00ZZZ	Plain Radiography of Right Breast

Typical Clinical Scenarios

A woman admitted for evaluation of acute, unexplained breast pain and localized swelling after minor blunt trauma to the chest; inpatient assessment is required to rule out hematoma or occult fracture-related injury to the breast tissue and surrounding structures. Plain radiography of the right breast is performed to obtain planar images of the affected breast to assess for radiopaque foreign bodies, calcifications, or traumatic changes contributing to pain and swelling. Typical codes: BH00ZZZ
A patient with a known history of breast-conserving surgery is admitted for scheduled inpatient diagnostic workup of a new palpable abnormality in the right breast detected on physical exam; clinicians obtain imaging to characterize the abnormality before any further operative planning. A plain radiographic study of the right breast is used to produce planar images of the skin, subcutaneous tissue, and breast to complement other imaging modalities and document the lesion in the inpatient record. Typical codes: BH00ZZZ
An elderly patient with acute onset of suspicious skin changes and focal induration of the right breast presents to the hospital for expedited evaluation due to concern for inflammatory breast process or underlying malignancy; inpatient imaging is needed to document the extent of superficial and subcutaneous involvement. Plain radiography of the right breast is performed to capture planar images of the breast structures as part of the initial inpatient diagnostic workup. Typical codes: BH00ZZZ

Related Codes

BH01-LEFT-BREAST-PLAIN-RADIOGRAPHY

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

BH02-BREASTS-PLAIN-RADIOGRAPHY

ICD-10-PCS Code For Breasts: Procedure Code Group Overview

BH03-SINGLE-MAMMARY-DUCT-RIGHT-PLAIN-RADIOGRAPHY

ICD-10-PCS Code For Single Mammary Duct Right: Procedure Code Group Overview

BH04-SINGLE-MAMMARY-DUCT-LEFT-PLAIN-RADIOGRAPHY

ICD-10-PCS Code For Single Mammary Duct Left: Procedure Code Group Overview

BH05-MULTIPLE-MAMMARY-DUCTS-PLAIN-RADIOGRAPHY

ICD-10-PCS Code For Multiple Mammary Ducts: Procedure Code Group Overview

BH06-LEFT-MULTIPLE-MAMMARY-DUCTS-PLAIN-RADIOGRAPHY

ICD-10-PCS Code For Multiple Mammary Ducts 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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Right Breast Plain Radiography Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

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

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Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

What does the ICD-10-PCS code group `BH00` represent?

Which specific ICD-10-PCS code denotes plain radiography of the right breast?

Why is accurate coding within the `BH00` group important for inpatient services?

What body system and operation attributes are associated with `BH00` codes?

When should `BH00` codes be used in documentation?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

What does the ICD-10-PCS code group `BH00` represent?

Which specific ICD-10-PCS code denotes plain radiography of the right breast?

Why is accurate coding within the `BH00` group important for inpatient services?

What body system and operation attributes are associated with `BH00` codes?

When should `BH00` codes be used in documentation?

References