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ICD-10-PCS BW3 Imaging: Anatomical Regions Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

The ICD-10-PCS root operation Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) (BW3) refers to the use of MRI technology to produce detailed images of various anatomical regions. This diagnostic imaging technique employs magnetic fields and radio waves to visualize internal body structures without invasive procedures.

Within the Imaging classification, the Magnetic Resonance Imaging operation encompasses multiple specific codes depending on the body part examined and whether contrast agents are used. Examples include MRI of the Abdomen (codes BW30ZZZ, BW30YZZ), which can be performed with or without contrast enhancement. Other targeted regions are the Chest (BW33YZZ), Head (BW38ZZZ), Neck (BW3FZZZ), Pelvic Region (BW3GZZZ), Retroperitoneum (BW3HZZZ), and Brachial Plexus (BW3PZZZ). Codes also specify if contrast is used, such as "Other Contrast, Unenhanced and Enhanced" variants (e.g., BW38Y0Z for head MRI). Accurate assignment of these codes is essential for precise documentation of MRI procedures targeting specific anatomical regions.

List of ICD-10-PCS codes used to specify BW3 - Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) (computer reformatted digital display of multiplanar images developed from the capture of radio frequency signals emitted by nuclei in a body site excited within a magnetic field). There are a total of 21 procedure codes in this section.

  • BW3 - Imaging, Anatomical Regions, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

  • BW30Y0Z - Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of Abdomen using Other Contrast, Unenhanced and Enhanced

  • BW30YZZ - Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of Abdomen using Other Contrast

  • BW30ZZZ - Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of Abdomen

  • BW33Y0Z - Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of Chest using Other Contrast, Unenhanced and Enhanced

  • BW33YZZ - Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of Chest using Other Contrast

  • BW38Y0Z - Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of Head using Other Contrast, Unenhanced and Enhanced

  • BW38YZZ - Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of Head using Other Contrast

  • BW38ZZZ - Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of Head

  • BW3FY0Z - Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of Neck using Other Contrast, Unenhanced and Enhanced

  • BW3FYZZ - Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of Neck using Other Contrast

  • BW3FZZZ - Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of Neck

  • BW3GY0Z - Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of Pelvic Region using Other Contrast, Unenhanced and Enhanced

  • BW3GYZZ - Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of Pelvic Region using Other Contrast

  • BW3GZZZ - Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of Pelvic Region

  • BW3HY0Z - Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of Retroperitoneum using Other Contrast, Unenhanced and Enhanced

  • BW3HYZZ - Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of Retroperitoneum using Other Contrast

  • BW3HZZZ - Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of Retroperitoneum

  • BW3PY0Z - Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of Brachial Plexus using Other Contrast, Unenhanced and Enhanced

  • BW3PYZZ - Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of Brachial Plexus using Other Contrast

  • BW3PZZZ - Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of Brachial Plexus