BW0Imaging, Anatomical Regions, Plain Radiography
- Non-Billable Header
ICD-10-PCS BW0
BW0 is a non-billable ICD-10-PCS code that heads the group for Imaging, Anatomical Regions, Plain Radiography, so it cannot be submitted on a claim; a more specific seven-character code is required. The root operation Plain Radiography involves planar display of an image developed from the capture of external ionizing radiation on photographic or photoconductive plate.
Code Identity
ICD-10-PCS Code
BW0
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Header
Code Describes
Imaging, Anatomical Regions, Plain Radiography
Short Description
Imaging, Anatomical Regions, Plain Radiography
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
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.
| Position | Designation | Value | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Section | B | Imaging |
| 2 | Body System | W | Anatomical Regions |
| 3 | Operation | 0 | Plain Radiography |
In the ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index
These FY 2026 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index entries lead to BW0:
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Radiology, analog
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Imaging, diagnostic
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Digital radiography, plain
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