BW3FZZZMagnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of Neck

  • Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-PCS BW3FZZZ
CMS Source: FY 2026 ICD-10-PCS dataset. Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026.FacebookXLinkedInPrint

BW3FZZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of Neck. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026). The root operation Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) involves computer reformatted digital display of multiplanar images developed from the capture of radiofrequency signals emitted by nuclei in a body site excited within a magnetic field.

Code Identity

ICD-10-PCS Code
BW3FZZZ
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of Neck
Parent Code
Short Description
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of Neck

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
3Type3Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
4BodyPartFNeck
5ContrastZNone
6QualifierZNone
7QualifierZNone

Convert to ICD-9-PCS

Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for BW3FZZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.

88.97
Approximate match.

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Questions About BW3FZZZ

Is BW3FZZZ a billable code?

Yes. BW3FZZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of Neck on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What do the characters in BW3FZZZ mean?

BW3FZZZ 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 3 is the Type (Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)); the 4th character F is the BodyPart (Neck); 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 BW3FZZZ?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of Neck crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 88.97. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.