BW24ZZZComputerized Tomography (CT Scan) of Chest and Abdomen
- Billable / Specific Code
BW24ZZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) of Chest and Abdomen. 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
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 | 2 | Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) |
| 4 | BodyPart | 4 | Chest and Abdomen |
| 5 | Contrast | Z | None |
| 6 | Qualifier | Z | None |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | None |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for BW24ZZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About BW24ZZZ
Is BW24ZZZ a billable code?
Yes. BW24ZZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) of Chest and Abdomen on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in BW24ZZZ mean?
BW24ZZZ 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 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 BW24ZZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) of Chest and Abdomen crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 87.41 and 88.01. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
