ICD-10-PCS Code For Neck: Procedure Code Group Overview

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group BW2F includes procedures performed to capture and computer-reformat multiplanar images from multiple exposures of external ionizing radiation in the neck. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when computerized tomography imaging of the neck is performed for diagnostic evaluation or procedural planning. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS BW2F group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the specific imaging procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

Customize your policy alerts

Sign up for ICD-10-PCS Code For Neck: Procedure Code Group Overview policy alerts

Get alerted when relevant policies change without checking for updates manually.

Monitor payer policy activity

Receive email alerts as soon as relevant payer policies are published or updated.

Neck Computerized Tomography Procedure Overview

This procedure group includes computerized tomography imaging procedures of the neck that use multiple exposures of external ionizing radiation reformatted into multiplanar digital displays. These procedures target the anatomical regions of the neck and surrounding soft tissues and vasculature. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding of these computerized tomography procedures ensures inpatient records reflect the imaging performed and supports appropriate case mix assignment and reimbursement.

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
B	Section	Imaging
W	Body System	Anatomical Regions
2	Operation	Computerized Tomography (CT Scan)
F	Body Part	Neck

Explore openpayer tools

View all tools

ICD-10-PCS Code For Neck: Procedure Code Group Overview

Customize your policy alerts

Sign up for ICD-10-PCS Code For Neck: Procedure Code Group Overview policy alerts

Get alerted when relevant policies change without checking for updates manually.

Monitor payer policy activity

Receive email alerts as soon as relevant payer policies are published or updated.

Neck Computerized Tomography Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
B	Section	Imaging
W	Body System	Anatomical Regions
2	Operation	Computerized Tomography (CT Scan)
F	Body Part	Neck

When to Use

Use a code from this group when a computerized tomography scan of the neck is performed and images are reformatted into multiplanar digital displays for diagnostic or treatment planning purposes. These codes apply when the imaging is done during an inpatient encounter and must reflect the computerized tomography operation and neck body part.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

7 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
BW2F00Z	Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) of Neck using High Osmolar Contrast, Unenhanced and Enhanced
BW2F0ZZ	Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) of Neck using High Osmolar Contrast
BW2F10Z	Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) of Neck using Low Osmolar Contrast, Unenhanced and Enhanced
BW2F1ZZ	Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) of Neck using Low Osmolar Contrast
BW2FY0Z	Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) of Neck using Other Contrast, Unenhanced and Enhanced
BW2FYZZ	Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) of Neck using Other Contrast
BW2FZZZ	Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) of Neck

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An adult patient presents to the emergency department with acute neck trauma after a motor vehicle collision, reporting severe neck pain and focal neuromotor weakness. To evaluate for cervical spine fractures, hematoma, and soft tissue injury affecting the neck structures, a contrast-enhanced CT with both noncontrast and contrast phases is obtained and reformatted into multiplanar images for surgical planning. The inpatient team documents a CT of the neck performed with contrast and unenhanced series to fully assess osseous and soft tissue injury. Typical codes: BW2F10Z
A patient with a history of head and neck cancer is admitted for staging and treatment planning prior to radiation therapy. To delineate tumor extent, nodal involvement, and vascular relationships in the neck, a multiphase CT study with high osmolar contrast is ordered and reformatted into multiplanar displays to guide multidisciplinary planning. Imaging is performed during the inpatient stay to obtain detailed anatomic information for definitive therapy decisions. Typical codes: BW2F00Z
An inpatient who recently underwent carotid artery stenting develops new neck swelling and concern for hematoma or postprocedural complication. A CT of the neck without and with contrast is performed and reformatted into multiplanar images to evaluate for expanding hematoma, active extravasation, or compressive effects on the airway and to assist interventional planning if reintervention is needed. This targeted imaging assesses both soft tissue and vascular complications after the recent procedure. Typical codes: BW2FY0Z

Related Codes

BW20-ABDOMEN-COMPUTERIZED-TOMOGRAPHY

ICD-10-PCS Code For Abdomen: Procedure Code Group Overview

BW21-ABDOMEN-AND-PELVIS-CT

ICD-10-PCS Code For Abdomen And Pelvis: Procedure Code Group Overview

BW24-CHEST-AND-ABDOMEN-COMPUTERIZED-TOMOGRAPHY

ICD-10-PCS Code For Chest And Abdomen: Procedure Code Group Overview

BW25-CHEST-ABDOMEN-AND-PELVIS-COMPUTERIZED-TOMOGRAPHY

ICD-10-PCS Code For Chest Abdomen And Pelvis: Procedure Code Group Overview

BW28-HEAD-COMPUTERIZED-TOMOGRAPHY

ICD-10-PCS Code For Head: Procedure Code Group Overview

BW29-HEAD-AND-NECK-COMPUTERIZED-TOMOGRAPHY

ICD-10-PCS Code For Head And Neck: Procedure Code Group Overview

BW2G-PELVIC-REGION-COMPUTERIZED-TOMOGRAPHY

ICD-10-PCS Code For Pelvic Region: Procedure Code Group Overview

Frequently Asked Questions

References

1.CPT® Codes and Descriptions. AAPC. Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.Maintains the CPT code set's official descriptions and guidelines, licensed from the American Medical Association, used as the definitional source for CPT codes on this page.
2.HCPCS Quarterly Update. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's quarterly release of HCPCS Level II codes and short/long descriptors, the source for HCPCS code definitions and update history.
3.ICD-10-CM Full Code List. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's complete ICD-10-CM diagnosis code list, used to cross-reference diagnosis codes associated with this procedure or service.

Published by

Trek Health powers OpenPayer with a leading commercial payer intelligence platform, seamlessly converting fragmented payer data into actionable insights for provider organizations.

Trek Health ingests and normalizes Transparency in Coverage data and payer policy updates to give provider organizations a clear view of how commercial reimbursement behaves across markets, payers, and services. Our platform transforms raw payer disclosures into structured intelligence that supports contract evaluation, payer negotiations, and service line strategy. By combining market benchmarks with ongoing policy visibility, Trek helps teams identify variability, risk, and opportunity in commercial reimbursement. The result is faster insight, stronger negotiating positions, and more informed financial decisions.

Explore openpayer tools

View all tools

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

7 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
BW2F00Z	Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) of Neck using High Osmolar Contrast, Unenhanced and Enhanced
BW2F0ZZ	Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) of Neck using High Osmolar Contrast
BW2F10Z	Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) of Neck using Low Osmolar Contrast, Unenhanced and Enhanced
BW2F1ZZ	Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) of Neck using Low Osmolar Contrast
BW2FY0Z	Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) of Neck using Other Contrast, Unenhanced and Enhanced
BW2FYZZ	Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) of Neck using Other Contrast
BW2FZZZ	Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) of Neck

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An adult patient presents to the emergency department with acute neck trauma after a motor vehicle collision, reporting severe neck pain and focal neuromotor weakness. To evaluate for cervical spine fractures, hematoma, and soft tissue injury affecting the neck structures, a contrast-enhanced CT with both noncontrast and contrast phases is obtained and reformatted into multiplanar images for surgical planning. The inpatient team documents a CT of the neck performed with contrast and unenhanced series to fully assess osseous and soft tissue injury. Typical codes: BW2F10Z
A patient with a history of head and neck cancer is admitted for staging and treatment planning prior to radiation therapy. To delineate tumor extent, nodal involvement, and vascular relationships in the neck, a multiphase CT study with high osmolar contrast is ordered and reformatted into multiplanar displays to guide multidisciplinary planning. Imaging is performed during the inpatient stay to obtain detailed anatomic information for definitive therapy decisions. Typical codes: BW2F00Z
An inpatient who recently underwent carotid artery stenting develops new neck swelling and concern for hematoma or postprocedural complication. A CT of the neck without and with contrast is performed and reformatted into multiplanar images to evaluate for expanding hematoma, active extravasation, or compressive effects on the airway and to assist interventional planning if reintervention is needed. This targeted imaging assesses both soft tissue and vascular complications after the recent procedure. Typical codes: BW2FY0Z

Related Codes

BW20-ABDOMEN-COMPUTERIZED-TOMOGRAPHY

ICD-10-PCS Code For Abdomen: Procedure Code Group Overview

BW21-ABDOMEN-AND-PELVIS-CT

ICD-10-PCS Code For Abdomen And Pelvis: Procedure Code Group Overview

BW24-CHEST-AND-ABDOMEN-COMPUTERIZED-TOMOGRAPHY

ICD-10-PCS Code For Chest And Abdomen: Procedure Code Group Overview

BW25-CHEST-ABDOMEN-AND-PELVIS-COMPUTERIZED-TOMOGRAPHY

ICD-10-PCS Code For Chest Abdomen And Pelvis: Procedure Code Group Overview

BW28-HEAD-COMPUTERIZED-TOMOGRAPHY

ICD-10-PCS Code For Head: Procedure Code Group Overview

BW29-HEAD-AND-NECK-COMPUTERIZED-TOMOGRAPHY

ICD-10-PCS Code For Head And Neck: Procedure Code Group Overview

BW2G-PELVIC-REGION-COMPUTERIZED-TOMOGRAPHY

ICD-10-PCS Code For Pelvic Region: Procedure Code Group Overview

Frequently Asked Questions

References

1.CPT® Codes and Descriptions. AAPC. Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.Maintains the CPT code set's official descriptions and guidelines, licensed from the American Medical Association, used as the definitional source for CPT codes on this page.
2.HCPCS Quarterly Update. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's quarterly release of HCPCS Level II codes and short/long descriptors, the source for HCPCS code definitions and update history.
3.ICD-10-CM Full Code List. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's complete ICD-10-CM diagnosis code list, used to cross-reference diagnosis codes associated with this procedure or service.

Published by

Trek Health powers OpenPayer with a leading commercial payer intelligence platform, seamlessly converting fragmented payer data into actionable insights for provider organizations.

ICD-10-PCS Code For Neck: Procedure Code Group Overview

Sign up for ICD-10-PCS Code For Neck: Procedure Code Group Overview policy alerts

Neck Computerized Tomography Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

ICD-10-PCS Code For Neck: Procedure Code Group Overview

Sign up for ICD-10-PCS Code For Neck: Procedure Code Group Overview policy alerts

Neck Computerized Tomography Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which procedures are included in the BW2F ICD-10-PCS group?

What body system and operation do BW2F codes represent?

How do contrast variations appear in the BW2F code set?

When should BW2F ICD-10-PCS codes be used in inpatient records?

Are there any related DRGs listed for the BW2F code group?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which procedures are included in the BW2F ICD-10-PCS group?

What body system and operation do BW2F codes represent?

How do contrast variations appear in the BW2F code set?

When should BW2F ICD-10-PCS codes be used in inpatient records?

Are there any related DRGs listed for the BW2F code group?

References