2W56X1ZRemoval of Splint on Right Inguinal Region
- Billable / Specific Code
2W56X1Z is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Removal of Splint on Right Inguinal Region. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026). The root operation Removal involves taking out or off a device from a body part.
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 | 6 | Inguinal Region, Right |
| 5 | Approach | X | External |
| 6 | Device | 1 | Splint |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 2W56X1Z under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 2W56X1Z
Is 2W56X1Z a billable code?
Yes. 2W56X1Z is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Removal of Splint on Right Inguinal Region on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 2W56X1Z mean?
2W56X1Z 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 6 is the BodyRegion (Inguinal Region, Right); 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 2W56X1Z?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Removal of Splint on Right Inguinal Region crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 97.88. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
