2W6PXZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Traction of Left Upper Leg. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026). 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 |
| 4 | BodyRegion | P | Upper Leg, Left |
| 5 | Approach | X | External |
| 6 | Device | Z | No Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 2W6PXZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 2W6PXZZ
Is 2W6PXZZ a billable code?
Yes. 2W6PXZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Traction of Left Upper Leg on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 2W6PXZZ mean?
2W6PXZZ 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 P is the BodyRegion (Upper Leg, Left); 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 2W6PXZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Traction of Left Upper Leg crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 93.46. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
