BW241ZZComputerized Tomography (CT Scan) of Chest and Abdomen using Low Osmolar Contrast

  • Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-PCS BW241ZZ
CMS Source: FY 2026 ICD-10-PCS dataset. Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026.FacebookXLinkedInPrint

BW241ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) of Chest and Abdomen using Low Osmolar Contrast. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026). The root operation Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) involves computer reformatted digital display of multiplanar images developed from the capture of multiple exposures of external ionizing radiation.

Code Identity

ICD-10-PCS Code
BW241ZZ
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) of Chest and Abdomen using Low Osmolar Contrast
Parent Code
Short Description
CT Scan of Chest & Abd using L Osm 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
3Type2Computerized Tomography (CT Scan)
4BodyPart4Chest and Abdomen
5Contrast1Low Osmolar
6QualifierZNone
7QualifierZNone

Convert to ICD-9-PCS

Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for BW241ZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.

87.41
Approximate match.
88.01
Approximate match.

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Questions About BW241ZZ

Is BW241ZZ a billable code?

Yes. BW241ZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) of Chest and Abdomen using Low Osmolar Contrast on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What do the characters in BW241ZZ mean?

BW241ZZ 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 2 is the Type (Computerized Tomography (CT Scan)); the 4th character 4 is the BodyPart (Chest and Abdomen); 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 BW241ZZ?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) of Chest and Abdomen using Low Osmolar Contrast crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 87.41 and 88.01. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.