2W38XYZImmobilization of Right Upper Extremity using Other Device
- Billable / Specific Code
2W38XYZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Immobilization of Right Upper Extremity using Other Device. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026). The root operation Immobilization involves limiting or preventing motion of 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 | 3 | Immobilization |
| 4 | BodyRegion | 8 | Upper Extremity, Right |
| 5 | Approach | X | External |
| 6 | Device | Y | Other Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 2W38XYZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 2W38XYZ
Is 2W38XYZ a billable code?
Yes. 2W38XYZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Immobilization of Right Upper Extremity using Other Device on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 2W38XYZ mean?
2W38XYZ 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 8 is the BodyRegion (Upper Extremity, Right); the 5th character X is the Approach (External); the 6th character Y is the Device (Other Device); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 2W38XYZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Immobilization of Right Upper Extremity using Other Device crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 93.59. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
