BW0 Plain Radiography - Anatomical Regions ICD-10-PCS
The BW0 code range contains 10 ICD-10-PCS codes for Plain Radiography procedures on the anatomical regions. 9 of the codes are billable and valid for inpatient claim submission in fiscal year 2027.
Root Operation Definition
Plain Radiography: Planar display of an image developed from the capture of external ionizing radiation on photographic or photoconductive plate.
Codes in the BW0 Range 10 codes · 9 billable
- BW0 Imaging, Anatomical Regions, Plain RadiographyNon-billable header
- BW00ZZZ Plain Radiography of Abdomen
- BW01ZZZ Plain Radiography of Abdomen and Pelvis
- BW03ZZZ Plain Radiography of Chest
- BW0BZZZ Plain Radiography of All Long Bones
- BW0CZZZ Plain Radiography of Lower Extremity
- BW0JZZZ Plain Radiography of Upper Extremity
- BW0KZZZ Plain Radiography of Whole Body
- BW0LZZZ Plain Radiography of Whole Skeleton
- BW0MZZZ Plain Radiography of Infant Whole Body
About the BW0 Code Range
These procedures create flat images of anatomical regions by capturing external radiation on a photographic or photoconductive plate.
The fourth character identifies the area imaged: abdomen, abdomen and pelvis, chest, all long bones, lower extremity, upper extremity, whole body, whole skeleton, or whole body of an infant. The fifth character records no contrast, and the sixth and seventh have no qualifier.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the BW0 range?
Of the 10 codes in this range, 9 are billable and valid for inpatient claim submission from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. Table header codes group them but cannot be reported on claims.
What does the BW0 range classify?
The range classifies Plain Radiography procedures, planar display of an image developed from the capture of external ionizing radiation on photographic or photoconductive plate, performed on the anatomical regions. Each code adds the body part, approach, device, and qualifier in characters four through seven, and links to its own reference page.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS order file and code tables, effective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
