BW0MZZZPlain Radiography of Infant Whole Body
- Billable / Specific Code
BW0MZZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Plain Radiography of Infant Whole Body. 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 | M | Whole Body, Infant |
| 5 | Contrast | Z | None |
| 6 | Qualifier | Z | None |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | None |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for BW0MZZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About BW0MZZZ
Is BW0MZZZ a billable code?
Yes. BW0MZZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Plain Radiography of Infant Whole Body on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in BW0MZZZ mean?
BW0MZZZ 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 M is the BodyPart (Whole Body, Infant); 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 BW0MZZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Plain Radiography of Infant Whole Body crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 88.33. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
