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

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group BV23 includes procedures performed to capture and digitally reformat multiplanar computerized tomography images of the prostate. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when detailed cross-sectional imaging of the prostate is required for diagnosis, staging, or treatment planning. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS BV23 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the specific imaging modality performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Prostate Computerized Tomography Procedure Overview

This procedure group includes computerized tomography imaging of the prostate developed from multiple external ionizing radiation exposures and reformatted into multiplanar digital displays. These procedures target the male reproductive system and provide detailed cross-sectional visualization of the prostate for diagnostic and treatment planning purposes. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding is important for inpatient reimbursement because it documents the imaging modality used and supports appropriate case mix assignment and payment.

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
B	Section	Imaging
V	Body System	Male Reproductive System
2	Operation	Computerized Tomography (CT Scan)
3	Body Part	Prostate

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Prostate Computerized Tomography Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
B	Section	Imaging
V	Body System	Male Reproductive System
2	Operation	Computerized Tomography (CT Scan)
3	Body Part	Prostate

When to Use

Use a code from this group when a CT scan of the prostate is performed and images are reformatted into multiplanar digital displays for diagnostic or treatment planning purposes. These codes apply when the inpatient record documents computerized tomography as the imaging operation targeting the prostate.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

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ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
BV2300Z	Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) of Prostate using High Osmolar Contrast, Unenhanced and Enhanced
BV230ZZ	Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) of Prostate using High Osmolar Contrast
BV2310Z	Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) of Prostate using Low Osmolar Contrast, Unenhanced and Enhanced
BV231ZZ	Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) of Prostate using Low Osmolar Contrast
BV23Y0Z	Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) of Prostate using Other Contrast, Unenhanced and Enhanced
BV23YZZ	Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) of Prostate using Other Contrast
BV23ZZZ	Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) of Prostate

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An elderly male admitted for acute urinary retention with suspected obstructive prostate mass and rising PSA who cannot undergo outpatient imaging due to urinary catheterization and need for inpatient staging; multiplanar CT is performed to evaluate prostate size, local extension, and adjacent organ involvement for immediate management and surgical planning. Typical codes: BV23ZZZ, BV23YZZ
A middle-aged man hospitalized electively for workup of biochemical recurrence after prostatectomy where detailed cross-sectional imaging is required to localize suspected local recurrence or guide targeted therapy; inpatient CT with contrast and multiplanar reformats is obtained to delineate soft-tissue recurrence and relation to pelvic structures. Typical codes: BV2310Z, BV231ZZ
A patient develops fever and concern for prostatic abscess with sepsis requiring inpatient care; CT pelvis with contrast and multiplanar reconstructions is performed emergently to identify abscess location, size, and plan percutaneous drainage versus surgical intervention. Typical codes: BV2300Z, BV230ZZ

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

7 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
BV2300Z	Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) of Prostate using High Osmolar Contrast, Unenhanced and Enhanced
BV230ZZ	Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) of Prostate using High Osmolar Contrast
BV2310Z	Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) of Prostate using Low Osmolar Contrast, Unenhanced and Enhanced
BV231ZZ	Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) of Prostate using Low Osmolar Contrast
BV23Y0Z	Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) of Prostate using Other Contrast, Unenhanced and Enhanced
BV23YZZ	Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) of Prostate using Other Contrast
BV23ZZZ	Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) of Prostate

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An elderly male admitted for acute urinary retention with suspected obstructive prostate mass and rising PSA who cannot undergo outpatient imaging due to urinary catheterization and need for inpatient staging; multiplanar CT is performed to evaluate prostate size, local extension, and adjacent organ involvement for immediate management and surgical planning. Typical codes: BV23ZZZ, BV23YZZ
A middle-aged man hospitalized electively for workup of biochemical recurrence after prostatectomy where detailed cross-sectional imaging is required to localize suspected local recurrence or guide targeted therapy; inpatient CT with contrast and multiplanar reformats is obtained to delineate soft-tissue recurrence and relation to pelvic structures. Typical codes: BV2310Z, BV231ZZ
A patient develops fever and concern for prostatic abscess with sepsis requiring inpatient care; CT pelvis with contrast and multiplanar reconstructions is performed emergently to identify abscess location, size, and plan percutaneous drainage versus surgical intervention. Typical codes: BV2300Z, BV230ZZ

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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Prostate Computerized Tomography Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

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Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Which procedures are included in the ICD-10-PCS BV23 code group?

What is the primary purpose of using BV23 group codes in inpatient documentation?

What code attributes define the BV23 procedure group?

How do the individual codes within BV23 differ from one another?

Can you list the individual ICD-10-PCS codes in the BV23 group?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Which procedures are included in the ICD-10-PCS BV23 code group?

What is the primary purpose of using BV23 group codes in inpatient documentation?

What code attributes define the BV23 procedure group?

How do the individual codes within BV23 differ from one another?

Can you list the individual ICD-10-PCS codes in the BV23 group?

References