BW5Imaging, Anatomical Regions, Other Imaging

Imaging›Anatomical Regions›Other Imaging
  • Non-Billable Header
ICD-10-PCS BW5
CMS Source: FY 2026 ICD-10-PCS dataset. Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026.FacebookXLinkedInPrint

BW5 is a non-billable ICD-10-PCS code that heads the group for Imaging, Anatomical Regions, Other Imaging, so it cannot be submitted on a claim; a more specific seven-character code is required. The root operation Other Imaging involves other specified modality for visualizing a body part.

Code Identity

ICD-10-PCS Code
BW5
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Header
Code Describes
Imaging, Anatomical Regions, Other Imaging
Short Description
Imaging, Anatomical Regions, Other Imaging

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
3Operation5Other Imaging

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Questions About BW5

Is BW5 a billable code?

No. BW5 is an incomplete heading for Imaging, Anatomical Regions, Other Imaging and cannot be submitted on a claim. A complete seven-character code is required, such as BW52Z1Z, BW59Z1Z, and BW5CZ1Z.