2W5AXYZRemoval of Other Device on Right Upper Arm
- Billable / Specific Code
2W5AXYZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Removal of Other Device on Right Upper Arm. 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 | A | Upper Arm, 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 2W5AXYZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 2W5AXYZ
Is 2W5AXYZ a billable code?
Yes. 2W5AXYZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Removal of Other Device on Right Upper Arm on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 2W5AXYZ mean?
2W5AXYZ 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 A is the BodyRegion (Upper Arm, 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 2W5AXYZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Removal of Other Device on Right Upper Arm crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 97.89. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
