BP2W1ZZComputerized Tomography (CT Scan) of Thorax using Low Osmolar Contrast

  • Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-PCS BP2W1ZZ
CMS Source: FY 2026 ICD-10-PCS dataset. Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026.FacebookXLinkedInPrint

BP2W1ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) of Thorax using Low Osmolar Contrast. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026). The root operation Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) involves computer reformatted digital display of multiplanar images developed from the capture of multiple exposures of external ionizing radiation.

Code Identity

ICD-10-PCS Code
BP2W1ZZ
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) of Thorax using Low Osmolar Contrast
Parent Code
Short Description
CT Scan of Thorax using L Osm Contrast

PCS Table Breakdown

Each ICD-10-PCS code is built from seven characters, each an axis of the procedure. Hover or tap the icons for the official CMS definitions.

PositionDesignationValueMeaning
1SectionBImaging
2Body SystemPNon-Axial Upper Bones
3Type2Computerized Tomography (CT Scan)
4BodyPartWThorax
5Contrast1Low Osmolar
6QualifierZNone
7QualifierZNone

Convert to ICD-9-PCS

Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for BP2W1ZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.

87.41
Approximate match.

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Questions About BP2W1ZZ

Is BP2W1ZZ a billable code?

Yes. BP2W1ZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) of Thorax using Low Osmolar Contrast on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What do the characters in BP2W1ZZ mean?

BP2W1ZZ breaks down character by character: the 1st character B is the Section (Imaging); the 2nd character P is the Body System (Non-Axial Upper Bones); the 3rd character 2 is the Type (Computerized Tomography (CT Scan)); the 4th character W is the BodyPart (Thorax); the 5th character 1 is the Contrast (Low Osmolar); the 6th character Z is the Qualifier (None); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (None).

What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of BP2W1ZZ?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) of Thorax using Low Osmolar Contrast crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 87.41. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.