9WB8XDZChiropractic Manipulation of Rib Cage, Extra-Articular
- Billable / Specific Code
9WB8XDZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Chiropractic Manipulation of Rib Cage, Extra-Articular. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026). The root operation Manipulation involves manual procedure that involves a directed thrust to move a joint past the physiological range of motion, without exceeding the anatomical limit. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this procedure falls under Chiropractic manipulation.
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 | 9 | Chiropractic |
| 2 | Body System | W | Anatomical Regions |
| 3 | Operation | B | Manipulation |
| 4 | BodyRegion | 8 | Rib Cage |
| 5 | Approach | X | External |
| 6 | Method | D | Extra-Articular |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | None |
Clinical Classification (CCSR)
AHRQ groups 9WB8XDZ into these clinical categories.
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 9WB8XDZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 9WB8XDZ
Is 9WB8XDZ a billable code?
Yes. 9WB8XDZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Chiropractic Manipulation of Rib Cage, Extra-Articular on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 9WB8XDZ mean?
9WB8XDZ breaks down character by character: the 1st character 9 is the Section (Chiropractic); the 2nd character W is the Body System (Anatomical Regions); the 3rd character B is the Operation (Manipulation); the 4th character 8 is the BodyRegion (Rib Cage); the 5th character X is the Approach (External); the 6th character D is the Method (Extra-Articular); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (None).
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 9WB8XDZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Chiropractic Manipulation of Rib Cage, Extra-Articular crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 93.39. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
