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

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group BP4P includes procedures performed to image anatomical structures and flow information in the left hand. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when real-time ultrasonography of the left hand is performed for diagnostic evaluation, procedural guidance, or assessment of injury or disease. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS BP4P group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the imaging services performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Hand, Left Ultrasonography Procedure Overview

This procedure group covers ultrasonography of the left hand, a real-time imaging technique that uses high-frequency sound waves to visualize anatomy and flow information in non-axial upper bones and surrounding soft tissues. Procedures involve capturing reflected and attenuated sound waves to produce images used for diagnosis, guidance, or assessment of hand structures. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding for these procedures supports proper inpatient documentation and reimbursement by reflecting the imaging services provided.

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
B	Section	Imaging
P	Body System	Non-Axial Upper Bones
4	Operation	Ultrasonography
P	Body Part	Hand, Left

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Hand, Left Ultrasonography Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
B	Section	Imaging
P	Body System	Non-Axial Upper Bones
4	Operation	Ultrasonography
P	Body Part	Hand, Left

When to Use

Use a code from this group when real-time ultrasonography is performed on the left hand during an inpatient encounter for diagnosis, monitoring, or guidance of a procedure. Select the code that corresponds to the ultrasonography operation and the left hand body part as documented in the medical record.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

2 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
BP4PZZ1	Ultrasonography of Left Hand, Densitometry
BP4PZZZ	Ultrasonography of Left Hand

Typical Clinical Scenarios

A middle-aged patient is admitted through the emergency department after a crushing injury to the left hand with focal swelling, suspected tendon disruption, and concern for occult fracture; bedside real-time ultrasonography is performed to assess soft tissue integrity, locate hematoma, and guide urgent wound management or surgical planning. Typical codes: BP4PZZZ
An inpatient scheduled for operative repair of a left-hand cystic mass undergoes preoperative targeted ultrasonography to characterize the lesion, define its relationship to tendons and neurovascular bundles, and assist the surgical team with localization for incision planning. Typical codes: BP4PZZZ
A hospitalized elderly patient with acute left-hand ischemia after arterial line complication requires bedside Doppler-capable ultrasonography to evaluate flow dynamics, detect arterial occlusion or thrombosis, and monitor response to therapeutic interventions. Typical codes: BP4PZZZ, BP4PZZ1

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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

2 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
BP4PZZ1	Ultrasonography of Left Hand, Densitometry
BP4PZZZ	Ultrasonography of Left Hand

Typical Clinical Scenarios

A middle-aged patient is admitted through the emergency department after a crushing injury to the left hand with focal swelling, suspected tendon disruption, and concern for occult fracture; bedside real-time ultrasonography is performed to assess soft tissue integrity, locate hematoma, and guide urgent wound management or surgical planning. Typical codes: BP4PZZZ
An inpatient scheduled for operative repair of a left-hand cystic mass undergoes preoperative targeted ultrasonography to characterize the lesion, define its relationship to tendons and neurovascular bundles, and assist the surgical team with localization for incision planning. Typical codes: BP4PZZZ
A hospitalized elderly patient with acute left-hand ischemia after arterial line complication requires bedside Doppler-capable ultrasonography to evaluate flow dynamics, detect arterial occlusion or thrombosis, and monitor response to therapeutic interventions. Typical codes: BP4PZZZ, BP4PZZ1

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BP48-SHOULDER-RIGHT-ULTRASONOGRAPHY

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BP49-LEFT-SHOULDER-ULTRASONOGRAPHY

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BP4G-ELBOW-RIGHT-ULTRASONOGRAPHY

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BP4H-ELBOW-LEFT-ULTRASONOGRAPHY

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BP4L-WRIST-RIGHT-ULTRASONOGRAPHY

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BP4M-WRIST-LEFT-ULTRASONOGRAPHY

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BP4N-HAND-RIGHT-ULTRASONOGRAPHY

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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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Hand, Left Ultrasonography Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

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

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Hand, Left Ultrasonography Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which procedure group covers ultrasonography of the left hand?

What ICD-10-PCS codes are included in the BP4P group?

Which ICD-10-PCS section and attributes apply to BP4P codes?

When should BP4P group codes be used in inpatient documentation?

How does accurate coding of BP4P affect reimbursement and clinical documentation?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which procedure group covers ultrasonography of the left hand?

What ICD-10-PCS codes are included in the BP4P group?

Which ICD-10-PCS section and attributes apply to BP4P codes?

When should BP4P group codes be used in inpatient documentation?

How does accurate coding of BP4P affect reimbursement and clinical documentation?

References