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

ICD-10-PCS Procedure Code Table (2025)

This page provides the details for ICD-10-PCS Table BW0: Imaging - Anatomical Regions - Plain Radiography. Use the interactive builder below, review all possible character options, or browse the complete list of valid 7-character codes to construct an inpatient procedure code for the 2025 coding year.

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All Possible Options for Characters in Table BW0:

Char 4: Character 4
  • 0 - Abdomen
  • 1 - Abdomen and Pelvis
  • 3 - Chest
  • B - Long Bones, All
  • C - Lower Extremity
  • J - Upper Extremity
  • K - Whole Body
  • L - Whole Skeleton
  • M - Whole Body, Infant
Char 5: Character 5
  • Z - None
Char 6: Character 6
  • Z - None
Char 7: Character 7
  • Z - None

Complete List of Valid 7-Character Codes for Table BW0:

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Understanding ICD-10-PCS Table BW0 (Plain Radiography of Anatomical Regions)

The ICD-10-PCS (Procedure Coding System) is utilized in U.S. healthcare settings for reporting inpatient hospital procedures. Table BW0 belongs to the Imaging section, specifically addressing procedures within the Anatomical Regions body system, and focuses on the root operation of Plain Radiography.

A complete 7-character ICD-10-PCS code from this table is constructed as follows:

  • Character 1 (Section): B - Imaging
  • Character 2 (Body System): W - Anatomical Regions
  • Character 3 (Root Operation): 0 - Plain Radiography
  • Character 4 (Character 4): Specifies the exact body part involved in the plain radiography.
  • Character 5 (Character 5): Defines the technique (e.g., Open, Percutaneous) used to reach the procedure site.
  • Character 6 (Character 6): Indicates if a device was used during the plain radiography and its type.
  • Character 7 (Character 7): Provides additional specific information or clarifies the procedure.

Accurate assignment of each character based on the operative report and the detailed definitions within the ICD-10-PCS system is essential for correct coding. This page lists all valid options and combinations for table BW0 according to the 2025 ICD-10-PCS guidelines.