2W1GX6ZCompression of Right Thumb using Pressure Dressing

Placement›Anatomical Regions›Compression

Billable / Specific Code

ICD-10-PCS 2W1GX6Z

CMS Source: FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS dataset. Effective Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027.

2W1GX6Z is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Compression of Right Thumb using Pressure Dressing. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027).

Code Identity

ICD-10-PCS Code

2W1GX6Z

Billable Status

Yes — Valid for Submission

Code Describes

Compression of Right Thumb using Pressure Dressing

Short Description

Compression of Right Thumb using Pressure Dressing

Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.

Parent Code

2W1

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	G	Thumb, Right
5	Approach	X	External
6	Device	6	Pressure Dressing
7	Qualifier	Z	No Qualifier

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Questions About 2W1GX6Z

Is 2W1GX6Z a billable code?

Yes. This is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Compression of Right Thumb using Pressure Dressing on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

What do the characters in 2W1GX6Z mean?

The code 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 G is the BodyRegion (Thumb, 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).