ICD-10-PCS Code For Temporomandibular Joint Right: Procedure Code Group Overview

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group BN17 includes procedures performed to image the temporomandibular joint, right using fluoroscopy. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when real-time fluoroscopic visualization of the right temporomandibular joint is required for diagnosis or procedural guidance. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS BN17 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Temporomandibular Joint, Right Fluoroscopy Procedure Overview

This procedure group includes real-time fluoroscopic imaging of the right temporomandibular joint, capturing moving images developed from external ionizing radiation and displayed on a fluorescent screen. Procedures target the skull and facial bones body system and may include storage of images by digital or analog means. Accurate selection of the correct ICD-10-PCS code is important for inpatient records and reimbursement because it documents the specific imaging operation and anatomic focus.

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
B	Section	Imaging
N	Body System	Skull and Facial Bones
1	Operation	Fluoroscopy
7	Body Part	Temporomandibular Joint, Right

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Temporomandibular Joint, Right Fluoroscopy Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
B	Section	Imaging
N	Body System	Skull and Facial Bones
1	Operation	Fluoroscopy
7	Body Part	Temporomandibular Joint, Right

When to Use

Use a code from this group when inpatient care involves fluoroscopic imaging specifically of the right temporomandibular joint. Select these codes when the procedure documents live imaging of joint motion or guides an intervention requiring real-time visualization.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

4 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
BN170ZZ	Fluoroscopy of Right Temporomandibular Joint using High Osmolar Contrast
BN171ZZ	Fluoroscopy of Right Temporomandibular Joint using Low Osmolar Contrast
BN17YZZ	Fluoroscopy of Right Temporomandibular Joint using Other Contrast
BN17ZZZ	Fluoroscopy of Right Temporomandibular Joint

Typical Clinical Scenarios

A young adult presents to the inpatient unit after a maxillofacial trauma from a motor vehicle collision with persistent jaw pain, audible clicking, and limited mouth opening; clinicians suspect a displaced right temporomandibular joint (TMJ) fracture or intra-articular loose body and require real-time imaging to assess joint motion and guide closed reduction attempts or guide surgical planning. Fluoroscopic visualization of the right TMJ is performed to evaluate dynamic alignment during mandibular manipulation and to document joint congruity. Typical codes: BN17ZZZ
An elderly patient with known degenerative TMJ disease is admitted for increasing right-sided jaw dysfunction and severe pain not controlled by outpatient measures; interventional dentistry or otolaryngology plans a fluoroscopically guided intra-articular injection of contrast to confirm joint space anatomy and assist precise therapeutic delivery. Real-time fluoroscopy of the right temporomandibular joint is used to image needle placement and distribute contrast for procedural guidance. Typical codes: BN170ZZ, BN171ZZ
A postoperative inpatient following right TMJ arthroscopy returns with new-onset joint swelling and concern for postoperative joint leak or malposition of an intra-articular device; the team performs dynamic fluoroscopic imaging with contrast to evaluate for joint integrity, synovial leakage, or device displacement before deciding on reintervention. Fluoroscopy provides live assessment of contrast flow and joint motion to detect complications. Typical codes: BN17YZZ, BN170ZZ

ICD-10-PCS Code For Temporomandibular Joint, Left: Procedure Code Group Overview

BN19-TEMPOROMANDIBULAR-JOINTS-FLUOROSCOPY

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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
BN170ZZ	Fluoroscopy of Right Temporomandibular Joint using High Osmolar Contrast
BN171ZZ	Fluoroscopy of Right Temporomandibular Joint using Low Osmolar Contrast
BN17YZZ	Fluoroscopy of Right Temporomandibular Joint using Other Contrast
BN17ZZZ	Fluoroscopy of Right Temporomandibular Joint

Typical Clinical Scenarios

A young adult presents to the inpatient unit after a maxillofacial trauma from a motor vehicle collision with persistent jaw pain, audible clicking, and limited mouth opening; clinicians suspect a displaced right temporomandibular joint (TMJ) fracture or intra-articular loose body and require real-time imaging to assess joint motion and guide closed reduction attempts or guide surgical planning. Fluoroscopic visualization of the right TMJ is performed to evaluate dynamic alignment during mandibular manipulation and to document joint congruity. Typical codes: BN17ZZZ
An elderly patient with known degenerative TMJ disease is admitted for increasing right-sided jaw dysfunction and severe pain not controlled by outpatient measures; interventional dentistry or otolaryngology plans a fluoroscopically guided intra-articular injection of contrast to confirm joint space anatomy and assist precise therapeutic delivery. Real-time fluoroscopy of the right temporomandibular joint is used to image needle placement and distribute contrast for procedural guidance. Typical codes: BN170ZZ, BN171ZZ
A postoperative inpatient following right TMJ arthroscopy returns with new-onset joint swelling and concern for postoperative joint leak or malposition of an intra-articular device; the team performs dynamic fluoroscopic imaging with contrast to evaluate for joint integrity, synovial leakage, or device displacement before deciding on reintervention. Fluoroscopy provides live assessment of contrast flow and joint motion to detect complications. Typical codes: BN17YZZ, BN170ZZ

ICD-10-PCS Code For Temporomandibular Joint, Left: Procedure Code Group Overview

BN19-TEMPOROMANDIBULAR-JOINTS-FLUOROSCOPY

ICD-10-PCS Code For Temporomandibular Joints: 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

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Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which procedures are included in the Temporomandibular Joint, Right fluoroscopy group (BN17)?

What is the primary purpose of using ICD-10-PCS code group BN17 in inpatient records?

Which body system and operation attributes apply to BN17 codes?

How does contrast use affect code selection within BN17?

Why is accurate coding within the BN17 group important for reimbursement?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which procedures are included in the Temporomandibular Joint, Right fluoroscopy group (BN17)?

What is the primary purpose of using ICD-10-PCS code group BN17 in inpatient records?

Which body system and operation attributes apply to BN17 codes?

How does contrast use affect code selection within BN17?

Why is accurate coding within the BN17 group important for reimbursement?

References