2W6 is a non-billable ICD-10-PCS code that heads the group for Placement, Anatomical Regions, Traction, so it cannot be submitted on a claim; a more specific seven-character code is required. The root operation Traction involves exerting a pulling force on a body region in a distal direction.
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 | 6 | Traction |
