2W3Placement, Anatomical Regions, Immobilization
- Non-Billable Header
2W3 is a non-billable ICD-10-PCS code that heads the group for Placement, Anatomical Regions, Immobilization, so it cannot be submitted on a claim; a more specific seven-character code is required. The root operation Immobilization involves limiting or preventing motion of a body region.
Code Identity
PCS Table Breakdown
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| Position | Designation | Value | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Section | 2 | Placement |
| 2 | Body System | W | Anatomical Regions |
| 3 | Operation | 3 | Immobilization |
In the ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index
These FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index entries lead to this code:
To code splinting of the musculoskeletal, open the FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index at Splinting, then the subterm musculoskeletal. The index leads to table 2W3, where the approach, device and qualifier values shown in the breakdown above complete the seven-character code 2W3.
