2W55X1Z is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Removal of Splint on Back. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027). The root operation Removal involves taking out or off a device from a body part. 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 | 5 | Removal |
| 4 | BodyRegion | 5 | Back |
| 5 | Approach | X | External |
| 6 | Device | 1 | Splint |
| 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 removal of the back, open the FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index at Removal, then the subterm Back. The index leads to table 2W5, where the approach, device and qualifier values shown in the breakdown above complete the seven-character code 2W55X1Z.
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 2W55X1Z
Is 2W55X1Z a billable code?
Yes. This is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Removal of Splint on Back on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What do the characters in 2W55X1Z 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 5 is the Operation (Removal); the 4th character 5 is the BodyRegion (Back); the 5th character X is the Approach (External); the 6th character 1 is the Device (Splint); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 2W55X1Z?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Removal of Splint on Back crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 97.88 (Removal of external immobilization device). The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
