Humerus, Right ICD-10-PCS Coding & Reimbursement

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

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group BP2A includes procedures performed to image and characterize the right humerus using computerized tomography. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when CT imaging of the right humerus is performed to evaluate fractures, infection, tumor, or other structural abnormalities. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS BP2A group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Humerus, Right Computerized Tomography Procedure Overview

This procedure group includes computerized tomography imaging of the right humerus, targeting the non-axial upper bones. These procedures involve computer reformatted multiplanar images developed from multiple exposures of external ionizing radiation to evaluate bone structure and pathology. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding of these imaging procedures matters for inpatient reimbursement because it documents the specific body part and imaging modality used, supporting appropriate case assignment and payment.

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
B	Section	Imaging
P	Body System	Non-Axial Upper Bones
2	Operation	Computerized Tomography (CT Scan)
A	Body Part	Humerus, Right

Character

ICD-10-PCS Category

Code Group Details

Section

Imaging

Body System

Non-Axial Upper Bones

Operation

Computerized Tomography (CT Scan)

Body Part

Humerus, Right

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Humerus, Right Computerized Tomography Procedure Overview

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
B	Section	Imaging
P	Body System	Non-Axial Upper Bones
2	Operation	Computerized Tomography (CT Scan)
A	Body Part	Humerus, Right

Character

ICD-10-PCS Category

Code Group Details

Section

Imaging

Body System

Non-Axial Upper Bones

Operation

Computerized Tomography (CT Scan)

Body Part

Humerus, Right

ICD-10-PCS Codes

4 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
BP2A0ZZ	Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) of Right Humerus using High Osmolar Contrast
BP2A1ZZ	Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) of Right Humerus using Low Osmolar Contrast
BP2AYZZ	Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) of Right Humerus using Other Contrast
BP2AZZZ	Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) of Right Humerus

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An elderly patient is admitted after a ground-level fall with focal right shoulder and upper-arm pain, swelling, and inability to raise the arm. Inpatient care is required for pain control, medical optimization, and surgical consultation to assess for displaced proximal humerus fracture; multiplanar CT is performed to delineate complex fracture geometry and preoperative planning. Typical codes: BP2AZZZ, BP2AYZZ
A middle-aged patient with known right humeral osteomyelitis presents with worsening fever, increased local tenderness, and concern for cortical destruction despite prior outpatient radiographs; inpatient admission is for IV antibiotics and assessment of the extent of bony involvement. A contrast-enhanced multiplanar CT of the right humerus is obtained to evaluate sequestra, cortical breach, and adjacent soft-tissue extension to guide surgical debridement decisions. Typical codes: BP2A1ZZ, BP2AYZZ
A hospitalized trauma patient in the intensive care unit has persistent right upper-arm deformity after emergency external reduction of a complex fracture; postoperative evaluation is needed to assess alignment, hardware planning, or detection of additional fracture fragments. High-resolution CT with or without contrast is performed to produce reformatted multiplanar images for detailed assessment prior to definitive fixation. Typical codes: BP2AZZZ, BP2A0ZZ

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.

An elderly patient is admitted after a ground-level fall with focal right shoulder and upper-arm pain, swelling, and inability to raise the arm. Inpatient care is required for pain control, medical optimization, and surgical consultation to assess for displaced proximal humerus fracture; multiplanar CT is performed to delineate complex fracture geometry and preoperative planning. Typical codes: BP2AZZZ, BP2AYZZ
A middle-aged patient with known right humeral osteomyelitis presents with worsening fever, increased local tenderness, and concern for cortical destruction despite prior outpatient radiographs; inpatient admission is for IV antibiotics and assessment of the extent of bony involvement. A contrast-enhanced multiplanar CT of the right humerus is obtained to evaluate sequestra, cortical breach, and adjacent soft-tissue extension to guide surgical debridement decisions. Typical codes: BP2A1ZZ, BP2AYZZ
A hospitalized trauma patient in the intensive care unit has persistent right upper-arm deformity after emergency external reduction of a complex fracture; postoperative evaluation is needed to assess alignment, hardware planning, or detection of additional fracture fragments. High-resolution CT with or without contrast is performed to produce reformatted multiplanar images for detailed assessment prior to definitive fixation. Typical codes: BP2AZZZ, BP2A0ZZ

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Which procedures are included in the BP2A code group for the right humerus?

What are the specific ICD-10-PCS codes in this procedure group?

Why is accurate coding within the BP2A group important for inpatient care?

For what clinical indications are CT scans of the right humerus captured by BP2A used?

Which code attributes define the BP2A procedure group?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which procedures are included in the BP2A code group for the right humerus?

What are the specific ICD-10-PCS codes in this procedure group?

Why is accurate coding within the BP2A group important for inpatient care?

For what clinical indications are CT scans of the right humerus captured by BP2A used?

Which code attributes define the BP2A procedure group?

References