BW28ZZZComputerized Tomography (CT Scan) of Head
- Billable / Specific Code
BW28ZZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) of Head. 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 | 8 | Head |
| 5 | Contrast | Z | None |
| 6 | Qualifier | Z | None |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | None |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for BW28ZZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About BW28ZZZ
Is BW28ZZZ a billable code?
Yes. BW28ZZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) of Head on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in BW28ZZZ mean?
BW28ZZZ 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 8 is the BodyPart (Head); 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 BW28ZZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) of Head crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 87.03. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
