BW0JZZZPlain Radiography of Upper Extremity
- Billable / Specific Code
BW0JZZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Plain Radiography of Upper Extremity. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027). The root operation Plain Radiography involves planar display of an image developed from the capture of external ionizing radiation on photographic or photoconductive plate. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this procedure falls under Plain radiography.
Code Identity
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 | Type | 0 | Plain Radiography |
| 4 | BodyPart | J | Upper Extremity |
| 5 | Contrast | Z | None |
| 6 | Qualifier | Z | None |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | None |
In the ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index
These FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index entries lead to this code:
To code plain radiography of the upper extremity, open the FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index at Plain Radiography, then the subterms Extremity, Upper. The entry lists BW0JZZZ directly as a complete, billable code.
Clinical Classification (CCSR)
AHRQ groups this procedure code into these clinical categories.
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for this code under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About BW0JZZZ
Is BW0JZZZ a billable code?
Yes. This is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Plain Radiography of Upper Extremity on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What is the ICD-10-PCS code for plain radiography of the upper extremity?
The FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index entry Plain Radiography, Extremity, Upper is a direct entry for BW0JZZZ, Plain Radiography of Upper Extremity, billable on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What do the characters in BW0JZZZ mean?
The code breaks down character by character: the 1st character B is the Section (Imaging); the 2nd character W is the Body System (Anatomical Regions); the 3rd character 0 is the Type (Plain Radiography); the 4th character J is the BodyPart (Upper Extremity); the 5th character Z is the Contrast (None); the 6th character Z is the Qualifier (None); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (None).
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of BW0JZZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Plain Radiography of Upper Extremity crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 88.24 (Skeletal x-ray of upper limb, not otherwise specified). The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
