2W1Placement, Anatomical Regions, Compression

Placement›Anatomical Regions›Compression
  • Non-Billable Header
ICD-10-PCS 2W1
CMS Source: FY 2026 ICD-10-PCS dataset. Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026.FacebookXLinkedInPrint

2W1 is a non-billable ICD-10-PCS code that heads the group for Placement, Anatomical Regions, Compression, so it cannot be submitted on a claim; a more specific seven-character code is required. The root operation Compression involves putting pressure on a body region.

Code Identity

ICD-10-PCS Code
2W1
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Header
Code Describes
Placement, Anatomical Regions, Compression
Short Description
Placement, Anatomical Regions, Compression

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.

PositionDesignationValueMeaning
1Section2Placement
2Body SystemWAnatomical Regions
3Operation1Compression

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Questions About 2W1

Is 2W1 a billable code?

No. 2W1 is an incomplete heading for Placement, Anatomical Regions, Compression and cannot be submitted on a claim. A complete seven-character code is required, such as 2W10X6Z, 2W10X7Z, and 2W11X6Z.