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ICD-10-PCS Root Operation 2
Imaging, Axial Skeleton, Except Skull and Facial Bones, Computerized Tomography (CT Scan)

The Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) root operation is identified by the character code 2 in the 3rd position of the procedure code. It is defined as Computer reformatted digital display of multiplanar images developed from the capture of multiple exposures of external ionizing radiation.

ICD-10-PCS code structure

Section:
  B = Imaging

Body System:
  R = Axial Skeleton, Except Skull and Facial Bones

Root Operation:

See Terms used in Imaging

The 4th character refers to the body part or body region.

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Computerized Tomography (CT Scan)

Computer reformatted digital display of multiplanar images developed from the capture of multiple exposures of external ionizing radiation

  • BR20 - Cervical Spine

  • BR29 - Lumbar Spine

  • BR2C - Pelvis

  • BR2D - Sacroiliac Joints

  • BR2F - Sacrum and Coccyx

  • BR27 - Thoracic Spine