CW1 Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging - Anatomical Regions ICD-10-PCS
The CW1 code range contains 74 ICD-10-PCS codes for Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging procedures on the anatomical regions. 73 of the codes are billable and valid for inpatient claim submission in fiscal year 2026.
Root Operation Definition
Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging: Introduction of radioactive materials into the body for single plane display of images developed from the capture of radioactive emissions.
Codes in the CW1 Range 74 codes · 73 billable
- CW1 Nuclear Medicine, Anatomical Regions, Planar Nuclear Medicine ImagingNon-billable header
- CW101ZZ Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Abdomen using Technetium 99m (Tc-99m)
- CW10DZZ Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Abdomen using Indium 111 (In-111)
- CW10FZZ Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Abdomen using Iodine 123 (I-123)
- CW10GZZ Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Abdomen using Iodine 131 (I-131)
- CW10LZZ Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Abdomen using Gallium 67 (Ga-67)
- CW10SZZ Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Abdomen using Thallium 201 (Tl-201)
- CW10YZZ Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Abdomen using Other Radionuclide
- CW111ZZ Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Abdomen and Pelvis using Technetium 99m (Tc-99m)
- CW11DZZ Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Abdomen and Pelvis using Indium 111 (In-111)
- CW11FZZ Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Abdomen and Pelvis using Iodine 123 (I-123)
- CW11GZZ Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Abdomen and Pelvis using Iodine 131 (I-131)
- CW11LZZ Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Abdomen and Pelvis using Gallium 67 (Ga-67)
- CW11SZZ Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Abdomen and Pelvis using Thallium 201 (Tl-201)
- CW11YZZ Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Abdomen and Pelvis using Other Radionuclide
- CW131ZZ Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Chest using Technetium 99m (Tc-99m)
- CW13DZZ Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Chest using Indium 111 (In-111)
- CW13FZZ Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Chest using Iodine 123 (I-123)
- CW13GZZ Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Chest using Iodine 131 (I-131)
- CW13KZZ Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Chest using Fluorine 18 (F-18)
- CW13LZZ Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Chest using Gallium 67 (Ga-67)
- CW13SZZ Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Chest using Thallium 201 (Tl-201)
- CW13YZZ Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Chest using Other Radionuclide
- CW141ZZ Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Chest and Abdomen using Technetium 99m (Tc-99m)
- CW14DZZ Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Chest and Abdomen using Indium 111 (In-111)
- CW14FZZ Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Chest and Abdomen using Iodine 123 (I-123)
- CW14GZZ Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Chest and Abdomen using Iodine 131 (I-131)
- CW14LZZ Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Chest and Abdomen using Gallium 67 (Ga-67)
- CW14SZZ Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Chest and Abdomen using Thallium 201 (Tl-201)
- CW14YZZ Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Chest and Abdomen using Other Radionuclide
- CW161ZZ Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Chest and Neck using Technetium 99m (Tc-99m)
- CW16DZZ Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Chest and Neck using Indium 111 (In-111)
- CW16FZZ Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Chest and Neck using Iodine 123 (I-123)
- CW16GZZ Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Chest and Neck using Iodine 131 (I-131)
- CW16LZZ Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Chest and Neck using Gallium 67 (Ga-67)
- CW16SZZ Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Chest and Neck using Thallium 201 (Tl-201)
- CW16YZZ Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Chest and Neck using Other Radionuclide
- CW1B1ZZ Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Head and Neck using Technetium 99m (Tc-99m)
- CW1BDZZ Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Head and Neck using Indium 111 (In-111)
- CW1BFZZ Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Head and Neck using Iodine 123 (I-123)
- CW1BGZZ Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Head and Neck using Iodine 131 (I-131)
- CW1BLZZ Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Head and Neck using Gallium 67 (Ga-67)
- CW1BSZZ Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Head and Neck using Thallium 201 (Tl-201)
- CW1BYZZ Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Head and Neck using Other Radionuclide
- CW1D1ZZ Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Lower Extremity using Technetium 99m (Tc-99m)
- CW1DDZZ Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Lower Extremity using Indium 111 (In-111)
- CW1DFZZ Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Lower Extremity using Iodine 123 (I-123)
- CW1DGZZ Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Lower Extremity using Iodine 131 (I-131)
- CW1DLZZ Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Lower Extremity using Gallium 67 (Ga-67)
- CW1DSZZ Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Lower Extremity using Thallium 201 (Tl-201)
- CW1DYZZ Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Lower Extremity using Other Radionuclide
- CW1J1ZZ Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Pelvic Region using Technetium 99m (Tc-99m)
- CW1JDZZ Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Pelvic Region using Indium 111 (In-111)
- CW1JFZZ Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Pelvic Region using Iodine 123 (I-123)
- CW1JGZZ Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Pelvic Region using Iodine 131 (I-131)
- CW1JLZZ Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Pelvic Region using Gallium 67 (Ga-67)
- CW1JSZZ Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Pelvic Region using Thallium 201 (Tl-201)
- CW1JYZZ Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Pelvic Region using Other Radionuclide
- CW1M1ZZ Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Upper Extremity using Technetium 99m (Tc-99m)
- CW1MDZZ Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Upper Extremity using Indium 111 (In-111)
- CW1MFZZ Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Upper Extremity using Iodine 123 (I-123)
- CW1MGZZ Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Upper Extremity using Iodine 131 (I-131)
- CW1MLZZ Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Upper Extremity using Gallium 67 (Ga-67)
- CW1MSZZ Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Upper Extremity using Thallium 201 (Tl-201)
- CW1MYZZ Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Upper Extremity using Other Radionuclide
- CW1N1ZZ Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Whole Body using Technetium 99m (Tc-99m)
- CW1NDZZ Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Whole Body using Indium 111 (In-111)
- CW1NFZZ Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Whole Body using Iodine 123 (I-123)
- CW1NGZZ Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Whole Body using Iodine 131 (I-131)
- CW1NLZZ Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Whole Body using Gallium 67 (Ga-67)
- CW1NSZZ Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Whole Body using Thallium 201 (Tl-201)
- CW1NYZZ Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Whole Body using Other Radionuclide
- CW1YYZZ Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Multiple Anatomical Regions using Other Radionuclide
- CW1ZZZZ Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Other Anatomical Region
About the CW1 Code Range
The ICD-10-PCS root operation Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging (code CW1) refers to a diagnostic procedure using planar imaging techniques within the Nuclear Medicine section. This operation captures two-dimensional images of specific anatomical regions by administering radionuclides that emit gamma rays or other radiation.
This operation encompasses a wide range of anatomical regions such as the Abdomen, Chest, Pelvic Region, Head and Neck, Extremities, and Whole Body. Different radionuclides are used depending on the clinical indication, including Technetium 99m (Tc-99m), Indium 111 (In-111), Iodine 123 (I-123), Iodine 131 (I-131), Gallium 67 (Ga-67), Thallium 201 (Tl-201), and others. For example, code CW101ZZ represents planar nuclear medicine imaging of the Abdomen with Tc-99m, while CW13KZZ denotes imaging of the Chest using Fluorine 18 (F-18). The level of detail and radionuclide specificity allow precise documentation to support diagnostic and treatment planning. Properly coding these procedures ensures accurate reflection of the nuclear medicine imaging performed during patient care.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the CW1 range?
Of the 74 codes in this range, 73 are billable and valid for inpatient claim submission from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. Table header codes group them but cannot be reported on claims.
What does the CW1 range classify?
The range classifies Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging procedures, introduction of radioactive materials into the body for single plane display of images developed from the capture of radioactive emissions, 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 2026 ICD-10-PCS order file and code tables, effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
