2W2EX4ZDressing of Right Hand using Bandage
- Billable / Specific Code
2W2EX4Z is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Dressing of Right Hand using Bandage. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027). The root operation Dressing involves putting material on a body region for protection. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this procedure falls under Packing and dressing procedures.
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 | 2 | Dressing |
| 4 | BodyRegion | E | Hand, Right |
| 5 | Approach | X | External |
| 6 | Device | 4 | Bandage |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
In the ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index
These FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index entries lead to this code:
To code dressing of the right hand, open the FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index at Dressing, then the subterms Hand, Right. The entry lists 2W2EX4Z directly as a complete, billable code.
Clinical Classification (CCSR)
AHRQ groups this procedure code into these clinical categories.
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for this code under the General Equivalence Mappings.
Questions About 2W2EX4Z
Is 2W2EX4Z a billable code?
Yes. This is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Dressing of Right Hand using Bandage on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What is the ICD-10-PCS code for dressing of the right hand?
The FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index entry Dressing, Hand, Right is a direct entry for 2W2EX4Z, Dressing of Right Hand using Bandage, billable on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What do the characters in 2W2EX4Z 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 2 is the Operation (Dressing); the 4th character E is the BodyRegion (Hand, Right); the 5th character X is the Approach (External); the 6th character 4 is the Device (Bandage); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 2W2EX4Z?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Dressing of Right Hand using Bandage crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 93.57 (Application of other wound dressing). The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
