BW1C1ZZFluoroscopy of Lower Extremity using Low Osmolar Contrast

Imaging›Anatomical Regions›Fluoroscopy
  • Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-PCS BW1C1ZZ
CMS Source: FY 2026 ICD-10-PCS dataset. Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026.FacebookXLinkedInPrint

BW1C1ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Fluoroscopy of Lower Extremity using Low Osmolar Contrast. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026). The root operation Fluoroscopy involves single plane or bi-plane real time display of an image developed from the capture of external ionizing radiation on a fluorescent screen. The image may also be stored by either digital or analog means.

Code Identity

ICD-10-PCS Code
BW1C1ZZ
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Fluoroscopy of Lower Extremity using Low Osmolar Contrast
Parent Code
BW1
Short Description
Fluoroscopy of Lower Extremity using Low Osmolar Contrast

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.

PositionDesignationValueMeaning
1SectionBImaging
2Body SystemWAnatomical Regions
3Type1Fluoroscopy
4BodyPartCLower Extremity
5Contrast1Low Osmolar
6QualifierZNone
7QualifierZNone

Convert to ICD-9-PCS

Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for BW1C1ZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.

88.37
Approximate match.

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Questions About BW1C1ZZ

Is BW1C1ZZ a billable code?

Yes. BW1C1ZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Fluoroscopy of Lower Extremity using Low Osmolar Contrast on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What do the characters in BW1C1ZZ mean?

BW1C1ZZ 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 1 is the Type (Fluoroscopy); the 4th character C is the BodyPart (Lower Extremity); the 5th character 1 is the Contrast (Low Osmolar); the 6th character Z is the Qualifier (None); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (None).

What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of BW1C1ZZ?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Fluoroscopy of Lower Extremity using Low Osmolar Contrast crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 88.37. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.