2W5EX7ZRemoval of Intermittent Pressure Device on Right Hand
- Billable / Specific Code
2W5EX7Z is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Removal of Intermittent Pressure Device on Right Hand. 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 | E | Hand, Right |
| 5 | Approach | X | External |
| 6 | Device | 7 | Intermittent Pressure Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 2W5EX7Z under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 2W5EX7Z
Is 2W5EX7Z a billable code?
Yes. 2W5EX7Z is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Removal of Intermittent Pressure Device on Right Hand on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 2W5EX7Z mean?
2W5EX7Z 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 E is the BodyRegion (Hand, Right); the 5th character X is the Approach (External); the 6th character 7 is the Device (Intermittent Pressure Device); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 2W5EX7Z?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Removal of Intermittent Pressure Device on Right Hand crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 97.89. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
