2W48X5ZPacking of Right Upper Extremity using Packing Material
- Billable / Specific Code
2W48X5Z is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Packing of Right Upper Extremity using Packing Material. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027). The root operation Packing involves putting material in a body region or orifice. 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 | 4 | Packing |
| 4 | BodyRegion | 8 | Upper Extremity, Right |
| 5 | Approach | X | External |
| 6 | Device | 5 | Packing Material |
| 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 packing of the right upper extremity, open the FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index at Packing, then the subterms Extremity, Upper, Right. The entry lists 2W48X5Z 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 2W48X5Z
Is 2W48X5Z a billable code?
Yes. This is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Packing of Right Upper Extremity using Packing Material on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What is the ICD-10-PCS code for packing of the right upper extremity?
The FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index entry Packing, Extremity, Upper, Right is a direct entry for 2W48X5Z, Packing of Right Upper Extremity using Packing Material, billable on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What do the characters in 2W48X5Z 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 4 is the Operation (Packing); the 4th character 8 is the BodyRegion (Upper Extremity, Right); the 5th character X is the Approach (External); the 6th character 5 is the Device (Packing Material); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 2W48X5Z?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Packing of Right Upper Extremity using Packing Material crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 93.59 (Other immobilization, pressure, and attention to wound). The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
