2W5JX5ZRemoval of Packing Material on Right Finger
- Billable / Specific Code
2W5JX5Z is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Removal of Packing Material on Right Finger. 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 | J | Finger, Right |
| 5 | Approach | X | External |
| 6 | Device | 5 | Packing Material |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 2W5JX5Z under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 2W5JX5Z
Is 2W5JX5Z a billable code?
Yes. 2W5JX5Z is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Removal of Packing Material on Right Finger on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 2W5JX5Z mean?
2W5JX5Z 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 J is the BodyRegion (Finger, Right); the 5th character X is the Approach (External); the 6th character 5 is the Device (Packing Material); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 2W5JX5Z?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Removal of Packing Material on Right Finger crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 97.89. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
