ICD-10-PCS Tabular Index · Section C · FY 2027 CW3

CW3 Positron Emission Tomographic (PET) Imaging - Anatomical Regions ICD-10-PCS

The CW3 code range contains 2 ICD-10-PCS codes for Positron Emission Tomographic (PET) Imaging procedures on the anatomical regions. 1 of the codes are billable and valid for inpatient claim submission in fiscal year 2027.

✓ Built from the official CMS FY 2027 datasetEffective Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027
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Procedure Codes
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Billable Codes
CW3
Characters 1–3
CW
Parent Body System

Root Operation Definition

Positron Emission Tomographic (PET) Imaging: Introduction of radioactive materials into the body for three dimensional display of images developed from the simultaneous capture, 180 degrees apart, of radioactive emissions.

ICD-10-PCS

Codes in the CW3 Range 2 codes · 1 billable

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  • CW3 Nuclear Medicine, Anatomical Regions, Positron Emission Tomographic (PET) ImagingNon-billable header
  • CW3NYZZ Positron Emission Tomographic (PET) Imaging of Whole Body using Other Radionuclide

Questions About This Page

How many billable codes are in the CW3 range?

Of the 2 codes in this range, 1 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 CW3 range classify?

The range classifies Positron Emission Tomographic (PET) Imaging procedures, introduction of radioactive materials into the body for three dimensional display of images developed from the simultaneous capture, 180 degrees apart, 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 2027 ICD-10-PCS order file and code tables, effective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.