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ICD-10-PCS Root Operation 0
Imaging, Anatomical Regions, Plain Radiography

The Plain Radiography root operation is identified by the character code 0 in the 3rd position of the procedure code. It is defined as Planar display of an image developed from the capture of external ionizing radiation on photographic or photoconductive plate.

ICD-10-PCS code structure

Section:
  B = Imaging

Body System:
  W = Anatomical Regions

Root Operation:

See Terms used in Imaging

The 4th character refers to the body part or body region.

Outline View ICD-10-PCS Table View

Plain Radiography

Planar display of an image developed from the capture of external ionizing radiation on photographic or photoconductive plate

  • BW00 - Abdomen

  • BW01 - Abdomen and Pelvis

  • BW03 - Chest

  • BW0B - Long Bones, All

  • BW0C - Lower Extremity

  • BW0J - Upper Extremity

  • BW0K - Whole Body

  • BW0M - Whole Body, Infant

  • BW0L - Whole Skeleton