2W6QXZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Traction of Right Lower 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 | Q | Lower Leg, Right |
| 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 2W6QXZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 2W6QXZZ
Is 2W6QXZZ a billable code?
Yes. 2W6QXZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Traction of Right Lower Leg on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 2W6QXZZ mean?
2W6QXZZ 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 Q is the BodyRegion (Lower Leg, Right); 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 2W6QXZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Traction of Right Lower Leg crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 93.46. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
