BW0Imaging, Anatomical Regions, Plain Radiography

Imaging›Anatomical Regions›Plain Radiography
  • Non-Billable Header
ICD-10-PCS BW0
CMS Source: FY 2026 ICD-10-PCS dataset. Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026.FacebookXLinkedInPrint

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

PCS Table Breakdown

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PositionDesignationValueMeaning
1SectionBImaging
2Body SystemWAnatomical Regions
3Operation0Plain Radiography

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Questions About BW0

Is BW0 a billable code?

No. BW0 is an incomplete heading for Imaging, Anatomical Regions, Plain Radiography and cannot be submitted on a claim. A complete seven-character code is required, such as BW00ZZZ, BW01ZZZ, and BW03ZZZ.