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

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group BW52 includes procedures performed to visualize structures in the trunk. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when other specified imaging modalities are employed to assess the thorax, abdomen, pelvis, or contiguous trunk structures. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS BW52 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Trunk Other Imaging Procedure Overview

This procedure group includes other imaging procedures that target the trunk anatomical region and use techniques classified as other imaging. These procedures visualize structures within the thorax, abdomen, pelvis, and other trunk regions and may employ specialized imaging modalities distinct from standard radiography, computed tomography, or magnetic resonance imaging. Accurate inpatient coding for these procedures ensures the clinical action and anatomical target are captured correctly for reimbursement and clinical record integrity.

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
B	Section	Imaging
W	Body System	Anatomical Regions
5	Operation	Other Imaging
2	Body Part	Trunk

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Trunk Other Imaging Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
B	Section	Imaging
W	Body System	Anatomical Regions
5	Operation	Other Imaging
2	Body Part	Trunk

When to Use

Use a code from this group when an inpatient imaging procedure targets the trunk and employs an other specified imaging modality. Select these codes when the procedure performed does not fit into the standard radiography, computed tomography, magnetic resonance, or ultrasound imaging categories but is documented as other imaging.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

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ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
BW52Z1Z	Other Imaging of Trunk using Bacterial Autofluorescence

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An elderly inpatient with diabetes and a chronic nonhealing pelvic pressure ulcer is admitted for worsening cellulitis and concern for occult bacterial biofilm involvement of deeper soft tissues; because bedside assessment and standard imaging are inconclusive, an other imaging modality that detects bacterial autofluorescence on trunk soft tissues is performed to localize infected areas and guide surgical debridement. Typical codes: BW52Z1Z
A middle-aged trauma patient in the inpatient setting with multiple rib fractures and a contaminated open chest wall wound develops persistent drainage and suspected superficial bacterial colonization; clinicians use an other specified imaging technique that visualizes bacterial autofluorescence across the thoracoabdominal wall to map areas of active bacterial presence prior to operative wound management. Typical codes: BW52Z1Z
A hospitalized immunocompromised patient with a complex postoperative abdominal wall reconstruction presents with unexplained erythema and breakthrough fever; to differentiate sterile postoperative inflammation from focal bacterial involvement in the trunk tissues, an other imaging study using bacterial autofluorescence is obtained to guide targeted sampling or revision. Typical codes: BW52Z1Z

Related Codes

BW59-HEAD-AND-NECK-OTHER-IMAGING

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

BW5C-LOWER-EXTREMITY-OTHER-IMAGING

ICD-10-PCS Code For Lower Extremity: Procedure Code Group Overview

BW5J-UPPER-EXTREMITY-OTHER-IMAGING

ICD-10-PCS Code For Upper Extremity: 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.

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When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

1 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
BW52Z1Z	Other Imaging of Trunk using Bacterial Autofluorescence

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An elderly inpatient with diabetes and a chronic nonhealing pelvic pressure ulcer is admitted for worsening cellulitis and concern for occult bacterial biofilm involvement of deeper soft tissues; because bedside assessment and standard imaging are inconclusive, an other imaging modality that detects bacterial autofluorescence on trunk soft tissues is performed to localize infected areas and guide surgical debridement. Typical codes: BW52Z1Z
A middle-aged trauma patient in the inpatient setting with multiple rib fractures and a contaminated open chest wall wound develops persistent drainage and suspected superficial bacterial colonization; clinicians use an other specified imaging technique that visualizes bacterial autofluorescence across the thoracoabdominal wall to map areas of active bacterial presence prior to operative wound management. Typical codes: BW52Z1Z
A hospitalized immunocompromised patient with a complex postoperative abdominal wall reconstruction presents with unexplained erythema and breakthrough fever; to differentiate sterile postoperative inflammation from focal bacterial involvement in the trunk tissues, an other imaging study using bacterial autofluorescence is obtained to guide targeted sampling or revision. Typical codes: BW52Z1Z

Related Codes

BW59-HEAD-AND-NECK-OTHER-IMAGING

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

BW5C-LOWER-EXTREMITY-OTHER-IMAGING

ICD-10-PCS Code For Lower Extremity: Procedure Code Group Overview

BW5J-UPPER-EXTREMITY-OTHER-IMAGING

ICD-10-PCS Code For Upper Extremity: 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.

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Trunk Other Imaging Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

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Trunk Other Imaging Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which procedures are included in the BW52 ICD-10-PCS code group?

What is the specific code for imaging of the trunk using bacterial autofluorescence?

What are the code attributes for the BW52 code group?

Why is accurate coding within the BW52 group important for inpatient records?

Does the BW52 group cover imaging of all trunk-related anatomical areas?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which procedures are included in the BW52 ICD-10-PCS code group?

What is the specific code for imaging of the trunk using bacterial autofluorescence?

What are the code attributes for the BW52 code group?

Why is accurate coding within the BW52 group important for inpatient records?

Does the BW52 group cover imaging of all trunk-related anatomical areas?

References