BW0LZZZPlain Radiography of Whole Skeleton
- Billable / Specific Code
BW0LZZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Plain Radiography of Whole Skeleton. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026). 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
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 | L | Whole Skeleton |
| 5 | Contrast | Z | None |
| 6 | Qualifier | Z | None |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | None |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for BW0LZZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About BW0LZZZ
Is BW0LZZZ a billable code?
Yes. BW0LZZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Plain Radiography of Whole Skeleton on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in BW0LZZZ mean?
BW0LZZZ 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 L is the BodyPart (Whole Skeleton); 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 BW0LZZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Plain Radiography of Whole Skeleton crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 88.31. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
