BW1 Fluoroscopy - Anatomical Regions ICD-10-PCS
The BW1 code range contains 17 ICD-10-PCS codes for Fluoroscopy procedures on the anatomical regions. 16 of the codes are billable and valid for inpatient claim submission in fiscal year 2027.
Root Operation Definition
Fluoroscopy: Single plane or bi-plane real time display of an image developed from the capture of external ionizing radiation on fluorescent screen. The image may also be stored by either digital or analog means.
Codes in the BW1 Range 17 codes · 16 billable
- BW1 Imaging, Anatomical Regions, FluoroscopyNon-billable header
- BW110ZZ Fluoroscopy of Abdomen and Pelvis using High Osmolar Contrast
- BW111ZZ Fluoroscopy of Abdomen and Pelvis using Low Osmolar Contrast
- BW11YZZ Fluoroscopy of Abdomen and Pelvis using Other Contrast
- BW11ZZZ Fluoroscopy of Abdomen and Pelvis
- BW190ZZ Fluoroscopy of Head and Neck using High Osmolar Contrast
- BW191ZZ Fluoroscopy of Head and Neck using Low Osmolar Contrast
- BW19YZZ Fluoroscopy of Head and Neck using Other Contrast
- BW19ZZZ Fluoroscopy of Head and Neck
- BW1C0ZZ Fluoroscopy of Lower Extremity using High Osmolar Contrast
- BW1C1ZZ Fluoroscopy of Lower Extremity using Low Osmolar Contrast
- BW1CYZZ Fluoroscopy of Lower Extremity using Other Contrast
- BW1CZZZ Fluoroscopy of Lower Extremity
- BW1J0ZZ Fluoroscopy of Upper Extremity using High Osmolar Contrast
- BW1J1ZZ Fluoroscopy of Upper Extremity using Low Osmolar Contrast
- BW1JYZZ Fluoroscopy of Upper Extremity using Other Contrast
- BW1JZZZ Fluoroscopy of Upper Extremity
About the BW1 Code Range
These procedures display live images of the abdomen and pelvis, head and neck, lower extremity, or upper extremity. They use external radiation captured on a fluorescent screen, and the images may also be stored.
The fourth character names the region. The fifth distinguishes high-osmolar, low-osmolar, or other contrast from no contrast. The sixth and seventh characters each have only the None qualifier.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the BW1 range?
Of the 17 codes in this range, 16 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 BW1 range classify?
The range classifies Fluoroscopy procedures, single plane or bi-plane real time display of an image developed from the capture of external ionizing radiation on fluorescent screen. The image may also be stored by either digital or analog means, 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.
