2W05XYZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Change Other Device on Back. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026). The root operation Change involves taking out or off a device from a body part and putting back an identical or similar device in or on the same body part without cutting or puncturing the skin or a mucous membrane.
Code Identity
PCS Table Breakdown
Each ICD-10-PCS code is built from seven characters, each an axis of the procedure. Hover or tap the icons for the official CMS definitions.
| Position | Designation | Value | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Section | 2 | Placement |
| 2 | Body System | W | Anatomical Regions |
| 3 | Operation | 0 | Change |
| 4 | BodyRegion | 5 | Back |
| 5 | Approach | X | External |
| 6 | Device | Y | Other Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 2W05XYZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 2W05XYZ
Is 2W05XYZ a billable code?
Yes. 2W05XYZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Change Other Device on Back on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 2W05XYZ mean?
2W05XYZ breaks down character by character: the 1st character 2 is the Section (Placement); the 2nd character W is the Body System (Anatomical Regions); the 3rd character 0 is the Operation (Change); the 4th character 5 is the BodyRegion (Back); the 5th character X is the Approach (External); the 6th character Y is the Device (Other Device); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 2W05XYZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Change Other Device on Back crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 97.29. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
