BW5 Other Imaging - Anatomical Regions ICD-10-PCS
The BW5 code range contains 5 ICD-10-PCS codes for Other Imaging procedures on the anatomical regions. 4 of the codes are billable and valid for inpatient claim submission in fiscal year 2027.
Root Operation Definition
Other Imaging: Other specified modality for visualizing a body part.
Codes in the BW5 Range 5 codes · 4 billable
- BW5 Imaging, Anatomical Regions, Other ImagingNon-billable header
- BW52Z1Z Other Imaging of Trunk using Bacterial Autofluorescence
- BW59Z1Z Other Imaging of Head and Neck using Bacterial Autofluorescence
- BW5CZ1Z Other Imaging of Lower Extremity using Bacterial Autofluorescence
- BW5JZ1Z Other Imaging of Upper Extremity using Bacterial Autofluorescence
About the BW5 Code Range
These procedures use bacterial autofluorescence to image the trunk, head and neck, or an upper or lower extremity.
The fourth character identifies the body region: Trunk, Head and Neck, Lower Extremity, or Upper Extremity. The fifth character records None for contrast, the sixth specifies Bacterial Autofluorescence, and the seventh has no additional qualifier.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the BW5 range?
Of the 5 codes in this range, 4 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 BW5 range classify?
The range classifies Other Imaging procedures, other specified modality for visualizing a body part, 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.
