2W31X9ZImmobilization of Face using Wire
- Billable / Specific Code
2W31X9Z is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Immobilization of Face using Wire. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027). The root operation Immobilization involves limiting or preventing motion of a body region. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this procedure falls under Immobilization by splint or other external device.
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 | 3 | Immobilization |
| 4 | BodyRegion | 1 | Face |
| 5 | Approach | X | External |
| 6 | Device | 9 | Wire |
| 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 wiring of the dental, open the FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index at Wiring, then the subterm dental. The entry lists 2W31X9Z 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.
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Questions About 2W31X9Z
Is 2W31X9Z a billable code?
Yes. This is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Immobilization of Face using Wire on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What is the ICD-10-PCS code for wiring of the dental?
The FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index entry Wiring, dental is a direct entry for 2W31X9Z, Immobilization of Face using Wire, billable on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What do the characters in 2W31X9Z 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 3 is the Operation (Immobilization); the 4th character 1 is the BodyRegion (Face); the 5th character X is the Approach (External); the 6th character 9 is the Device (Wire); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 2W31X9Z?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Immobilization of Face using Wire crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 24.7 (Application of orthodontic appliance) and 93.55 (Dental wiring). The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
