9WB8XJZChiropractic Manipulation of Rib Cage, Long and Short Lever Specific Contact
- Billable / Specific Code
9WB8XJZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Chiropractic Manipulation of Rib Cage, Long and Short Lever Specific Contact. 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.
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 | J | Long and Short Lever Specific Contact |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | None |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 9WB8XJZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 9WB8XJZ
Is 9WB8XJZ a billable code?
Yes. 9WB8XJZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Chiropractic Manipulation of Rib Cage, Long and Short Lever Specific Contact on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 9WB8XJZ mean?
9WB8XJZ 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 J is the Method (Long and Short Lever Specific Contact); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (None).
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 9WB8XJZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Chiropractic Manipulation of Rib Cage, Long and Short Lever Specific Contact crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 93.39. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
