2W16X6ZCompression of Right Inguinal Region using Pressure Dressing
- Billable / Specific Code
2W16X6Z is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Compression of Right Inguinal Region using Pressure Dressing. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026). The root operation Compression involves putting pressure on a body region.
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 | 1 | Compression |
| 4 | BodyRegion | 6 | Inguinal Region, Right |
| 5 | Approach | X | External |
| 6 | Device | 6 | Pressure Dressing |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 2W16X6Z under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 2W16X6Z
Is 2W16X6Z a billable code?
Yes. 2W16X6Z is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Compression of Right Inguinal Region using Pressure Dressing on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 2W16X6Z mean?
2W16X6Z 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 1 is the Operation (Compression); the 4th character 6 is the BodyRegion (Inguinal Region, Right); the 5th character X is the Approach (External); the 6th character 6 is the Device (Pressure Dressing); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 2W16X6Z?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Compression of Right Inguinal Region using Pressure Dressing crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 93.56. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
