CW3Nuclear Medicine, Anatomical Regions, Positron Emission Tomographic (PET) Imaging
- Non-Billable Header
CW3 is a non-billable ICD-10-PCS code that heads the group for Nuclear Medicine, Anatomical Regions, Positron Emission Tomographic (PET) Imaging, so it cannot be submitted on a claim; a more specific seven-character code is required. The root operation Positron Emission Tomographic (PET) Imaging involves introduction of radioactive materials into the body for three dimensional display of images developed from the simultaneous capture, 180 degrees apart, of radioactive emissions.
Code Identity
PCS Table Breakdown
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| Position | Designation | Value | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Section | C | Nuclear Medicine |
| 2 | Body System | W | Anatomical Regions |
| 3 | Operation | 3 | Positron Emission Tomographic (PET) Imaging |
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Questions About CW3
Is CW3 a billable code?
No. CW3 is an incomplete heading for Nuclear Medicine, Anatomical Regions, Positron Emission Tomographic (PET) Imaging and cannot be submitted on a claim. A complete seven-character code is required, such as CW3NYZZ.
