ICD-10-PCS Code For Left Shoulder: Procedure Code Group Overview
The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group BP39 includes procedures performed to image structures in the left shoulder using magnetic resonance imaging. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when diagnostic evaluation of the left shoulder non-axial upper bones and surrounding tissues is required to guide clinical management. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS BP39 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.
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Left Shoulder Magnetic Resonance Imaging Procedure Overview
This procedure group includes magnetic resonance imaging studies of the left shoulder, which capture multiplanar images using radiofrequency signals within a magnetic field to evaluate non-axial upper bone and surrounding soft tissue structures. Procedures in this group target the non-axial upper bones of the shoulder and adjacent anatomy to identify fractures, labral tears, rotator cuff pathology, and other structural abnormalities. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding ensures inpatient records reflect the diagnostic imaging performed and supports appropriate hospital reimbursement and case mix assignment.
Code Attributes
| Character | ICD-10-PCS Category | Code Group Details |
|---|---|---|
| B | Section | Imaging |
| P | Body System | Non-Axial Upper Bones |
| 3 | Operation | Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) |
| 9 | Body Part | Shoulder, Left |