2W5Placement, Anatomical Regions, Removal

Placement›Anatomical Regions›Removal
  • Non-Billable Header
ICD-10-PCS 2W5
CMS Source: FY 2026 ICD-10-PCS dataset. Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026.FacebookXLinkedInPrint

2W5 is a non-billable ICD-10-PCS code that heads the group for Placement, Anatomical Regions, Removal, so it cannot be submitted on a claim; a more specific seven-character code is required. The root operation Removal involves taking out or off a device from a body part.

Code Identity

ICD-10-PCS Code
2W5
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Header
Code Describes
Placement, Anatomical Regions, Removal
Short Description
Placement, Anatomical Regions, Removal

PCS Table Breakdown

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PositionDesignationValueMeaning
1Section2Placement
2Body SystemWAnatomical Regions
3Operation5Removal

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Questions About 2W5

Is 2W5 a billable code?

No. 2W5 is an incomplete heading for Placement, Anatomical Regions, Removal and cannot be submitted on a claim. A complete seven-character code is required, such as 2W50X0Z, 2W50X1Z, and 2W50X2Z.