ICD-10-PCS Procedure Code Table (2025)
Table Summary for BW5
This page provides the details for ICD-10-PCS Table BW5: Imaging - Anatomical Regions - Other Imaging. 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 BW5:
Char 4: Character 4
- 2 - Trunk
- 9 - Head and Neck
- C - Lower Extremity
- J - Upper Extremity
Char 5: Character 5
- Z - None
Char 6: Character 6
- 1 - Bacterial Autofluorescence
Char 7: Character 7
- Z - None
Complete List of Valid 7-Character Codes for Table BW5:
No valid code combinations found or detailed axis definitions are missing for this table.
Understanding ICD-10-PCS Table BW5 (Other Imaging of Anatomical Regions)
The ICD-10-PCS (Procedure Coding System) is utilized in U.S. healthcare settings for reporting inpatient hospital procedures. Table BW5 belongs to the Imaging section, specifically addressing procedures within the Anatomical Regions body system, and focuses on the root operation of Other Imaging.
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): 5 - Other Imaging
- Character 4 (Character 4): Specifies the exact body part involved in the other imaging.
- 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 other imaging 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 BW5 according to the 2025 ICD-10-PCS guidelines.