2W62XZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Traction of Neck. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027). The root operation Traction involves exerting a pulling force on a body region in a distal direction. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this procedure falls under Immobilization by splint or other external device.
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 |
| 4 | BodyRegion | 2 | Neck |
| 5 | Approach | X | External |
| 6 | Device | Z | No Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
In the ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index
These FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index entries lead to this code:
To code traction of the neck, open the FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index at Traction, then the subterm Neck. The index leads to table 2W6, where the approach, device and qualifier values shown in the breakdown above complete the seven-character code 2W62XZZ.
Clinical Classification (CCSR)
AHRQ groups this procedure code into these clinical categories.
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for this code under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 2W62XZZ
Is 2W62XZZ a billable code?
Yes. This is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Traction of Neck on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What do the characters in 2W62XZZ mean?
The code 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 6 is the Operation (Traction); the 4th character 2 is the BodyRegion (Neck); the 5th character X is the Approach (External); the 6th character Z is the Device (No Device); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 2W62XZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Traction of Neck crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 93.21 (Manual and mechanical traction). The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
