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ICD-10-PCS Body Part - 8
Imaging, Veins, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Superior Vena Cava

The Superior Vena Cava body part is identified by the character 8 in the 4th position of the ICD-10-PCS procedure code. It is contained within the Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) root operation of the Veins body system under the Imaging section. The 4the position refers to the body part or body region when applicable.

ICD-10-PCS code structure

Section:
  B = Imaging

Body System:
  5 = Veins

Root Operation:
  3 = Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

Body Part:

See Terms used in Imaging

Select the appropriate procedure code based on the approach & device:

B538 - Superior Vena Cava

  • Other Contrast Approach

    • Unenhanced and Enhanced
      • B538Y0Z - MRI of Sup Vena Cava using Oth Contrast, Unenh, Enhance
    • None
      • B538YZZ - MRI of Sup Vena Cava using Oth Contrast

  • None Approach

    • None
      • B538ZZZ - Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of Superior Vena Cava