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

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group BT32 includes procedures performed to image the left kidney using magnetic resonance imaging. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when magnetic resonance imaging of the left kidney is performed to evaluate renal structure, function, or pathology. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS BT32 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the imaging procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Kidney, Left Magnetic Resonance Imaging Procedure Overview

This group includes magnetic resonance imaging procedures performed on the left kidney within the urinary system. These procedures capture multiplanar images developed from radiofrequency signals emitted by nuclei in the left kidney when excited within a magnetic field to assist diagnosis and treatment planning. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding of these imaging procedures ensures correct inpatient documentation and supports appropriate case mix assignment and reimbursement.

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
B	Section	Imaging
T	Body System	Urinary System
3	Operation	Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
2	Body Part	Kidney, Left

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Kidney, Left Magnetic Resonance Imaging Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
B	Section	Imaging
T	Body System	Urinary System
3	Operation	Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
2	Body Part	Kidney, Left

When to Use

Use a code from this group when an inpatient receives magnetic resonance imaging specifically of the left kidney to evaluate suspected or known renal conditions. Select the appropriate code that reflects the imaging of the left kidney as documented in the medical record.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

3 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
BT32Y0Z	Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of Left Kidney using Other Contrast, Unenhanced and Enhanced
BT32YZZ	Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of Left Kidney using Other Contrast
BT32ZZZ	Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of Left Kidney

Typical Clinical Scenarios

A 62-year-old hospitalized patient with known renal cell carcinoma on the left kidney has new onset flank pain and rising creatinine after recent chemotherapy. The inpatient team requests high-resolution multiplanar imaging to evaluate tumor extent, local invasion, and vascular involvement of the left kidney to inform urgent surgical planning. A magnetic resonance imaging study of the left kidney is performed, with and without administration of the facility's nonstandard contrast agent documented as “other contrast.” Typical codes: BT32Y0Z
A 48-year-old patient is admitted through the emergency department with acute left-sided flank pain and gross hematuria after a high-energy fall. To assess for renal laceration, active bleeding, or segmental infarction of the left kidney while minimizing radiation exposure, inpatient magnetic resonance imaging of the left kidney is ordered; the study is performed without contrast enhancement due to prior contrast allergy documented but uses facility-specific alternative contrast classified as “other contrast.” Typical codes: BT32Y0Z
A 35-year-old hospitalized patient with a prior nondiagnostic ultrasound and CT for persistent left renal cystic lesion undergoes repeat advanced imaging to characterize the lesion. An inpatient MRI of the left kidney is performed using multiple sequences without administration of contrast agents to avoid nephrotoxic exposure given reduced renal function. Typical codes: BT32ZZZ

Related Codes

BT30-BLADDER-MAGNETIC-RESONANCE-IMAGING

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

BT31-KIDNEY-RIGHT-MAGNETIC-RESONANCE-IMAGING

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

BT33-KIDNEYS-MAGNETIC-RESONANCE-IMAGING

ICD-10-PCS Code For Kidneys, Bilateral: Procedure Code Group Overview

BT39-KIDNEY-TRANSPLANT-MAGNETIC-RESONANCE-IMAGING

ICD-10-PCS Code For Kidney Transplant: 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

3 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
BT32Y0Z	Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of Left Kidney using Other Contrast, Unenhanced and Enhanced
BT32YZZ	Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of Left Kidney using Other Contrast
BT32ZZZ	Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of Left Kidney

Typical Clinical Scenarios

A 62-year-old hospitalized patient with known renal cell carcinoma on the left kidney has new onset flank pain and rising creatinine after recent chemotherapy. The inpatient team requests high-resolution multiplanar imaging to evaluate tumor extent, local invasion, and vascular involvement of the left kidney to inform urgent surgical planning. A magnetic resonance imaging study of the left kidney is performed, with and without administration of the facility's nonstandard contrast agent documented as “other contrast.” Typical codes: BT32Y0Z
A 48-year-old patient is admitted through the emergency department with acute left-sided flank pain and gross hematuria after a high-energy fall. To assess for renal laceration, active bleeding, or segmental infarction of the left kidney while minimizing radiation exposure, inpatient magnetic resonance imaging of the left kidney is ordered; the study is performed without contrast enhancement due to prior contrast allergy documented but uses facility-specific alternative contrast classified as “other contrast.” Typical codes: BT32Y0Z
A 35-year-old hospitalized patient with a prior nondiagnostic ultrasound and CT for persistent left renal cystic lesion undergoes repeat advanced imaging to characterize the lesion. An inpatient MRI of the left kidney is performed using multiple sequences without administration of contrast agents to avoid nephrotoxic exposure given reduced renal function. Typical codes: BT32ZZZ

Related Codes

BT30-BLADDER-MAGNETIC-RESONANCE-IMAGING

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

BT31-KIDNEY-RIGHT-MAGNETIC-RESONANCE-IMAGING

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

BT33-KIDNEYS-MAGNETIC-RESONANCE-IMAGING

ICD-10-PCS Code For Kidneys, Bilateral: Procedure Code Group Overview

BT39-KIDNEY-TRANSPLANT-MAGNETIC-RESONANCE-IMAGING

ICD-10-PCS Code For Kidney Transplant: 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 Code For Kidney, Left: Procedure Code Group Overview

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Kidney, Left Magnetic Resonance Imaging Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

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Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which ICD-10-PCS code group covers MRI procedures of the left kidney?

What are the specific codes included in the BT32 group for left kidney MRI?

What is the section, body system, and operation attribute for these codes?

When should BT32 group codes be used in documentation?

Are there related DRGs listed for the BT32 left kidney MRI codes?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which ICD-10-PCS code group covers MRI procedures of the left kidney?

What are the specific codes included in the BT32 group for left kidney MRI?

What is the section, body system, and operation attribute for these codes?

When should BT32 group codes be used in documentation?

Are there related DRGs listed for the BT32 left kidney MRI codes?

References