ICD-10-PCS BW0 Imaging: Anatomical Regions Plain Radiography

The ICD-10-PCS root operation Plain Radiography (Code BW0) pertains to imaging procedures that produce X-ray pictures of anatomical regions. This operation falls under the Imaging classification and captures detailed images without the use of contrast or other advanced modalities.

Plain Radiography is commonly employed to evaluate various body parts, offering a fundamental, non-invasive diagnostic tool. The provided examples show how this operation applies to different anatomical sites: from the Abdomen (BW00ZZZ) and Abdomen and Pelvis (BW01ZZZ) to the Chest (BW03ZZZ). It also includes skeletal imaging such as the Long Bones (BW0BZZZ), Lower Extremity (BW0CZZZ), Upper Extremity (BW0JZZZ), and comprehensive studies like the Whole Body (BW0KZZZ) or Whole Skeleton (BW0LZZZ). Even specific populations are covered, illustrated by Plain Radiography of Infant Whole Body (BW0MZZZ). These codes enable precise documentation of standard radiographic procedures essential for diagnostic clarity and patient care.

List of ICD-10-PCS codes used to specify BW0 - Plain Radiography (planar display of an image developed from the capture of external ionizing radiation on photographic or photoconductive plate). There are a total of 10 procedure codes in this section.

• BW0 - Imaging, Anatomical Regions, Plain Radiography

• 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