0W2 Change - Anatomical Regions, General ICD-10-PCS
The 0W2 code range contains 39 ICD-10-PCS codes for Change procedures on the anatomical regions, general. 38 of the codes are billable and valid for inpatient claim submission in fiscal year 2026.
Root Operation Definition
Change: Taking out or off a device from a body part and putting back an identical or similar device in or on the same body part without cutting or puncturing the skin or a mucous membrane.
Codes in the 0W2 Range 39 codes · 38 billable
- 0W2 Anatomical Regions, General, ChangeNon-billable header
- 0W20X0Z Change Drainage Device in Head, External Approach
- 0W20XYZ Change Other Device in Head, External Approach
- 0W21X0Z Change Drainage Device in Cranial Cavity, External Approach
- 0W21XYZ Change Other Device in Cranial Cavity, External Approach
- 0W22X0Z Change Drainage Device in Face, External Approach
- 0W22XYZ Change Other Device in Face, External Approach
- 0W24X0Z Change Drainage Device in Upper Jaw, External Approach
- 0W24XYZ Change Other Device in Upper Jaw, External Approach
- 0W25X0Z Change Drainage Device in Lower Jaw, External Approach
- 0W25XYZ Change Other Device in Lower Jaw, External Approach
- 0W26X0Z Change Drainage Device in Neck, External Approach
- 0W26XYZ Change Other Device in Neck, External Approach
- 0W28X0Z Change Drainage Device in Chest Wall, External Approach
- 0W28XYZ Change Other Device in Chest Wall, External Approach
- 0W29X0Z Change Drainage Device in Right Pleural Cavity, External Approach
- 0W29XYZ Change Other Device in Right Pleural Cavity, External Approach
- 0W2BX0Z Change Drainage Device in Left Pleural Cavity, External Approach
- 0W2BXYZ Change Other Device in Left Pleural Cavity, External Approach
- 0W2CX0Z Change Drainage Device in Mediastinum, External Approach
- 0W2CXYZ Change Other Device in Mediastinum, External Approach
- 0W2DX0Z Change Drainage Device in Pericardial Cavity, External Approach
- 0W2DXYZ Change Other Device in Pericardial Cavity, External Approach
- 0W2FX0Z Change Drainage Device in Abdominal Wall, External Approach
- 0W2FXYZ Change Other Device in Abdominal Wall, External Approach
- 0W2GX0Z Change Drainage Device in Peritoneal Cavity, External Approach
- 0W2GXYZ Change Other Device in Peritoneal Cavity, External Approach
- 0W2HX0Z Change Drainage Device in Retroperitoneum, External Approach
- 0W2HXYZ Change Other Device in Retroperitoneum, External Approach
- 0W2JX0Z Change Drainage Device in Pelvic Cavity, External Approach
- 0W2JXYZ Change Other Device in Pelvic Cavity, External Approach
- 0W2KX0Z Change Drainage Device in Upper Back, External Approach
- 0W2KXYZ Change Other Device in Upper Back, External Approach
- 0W2LX0Z Change Drainage Device in Lower Back, External Approach
- 0W2LXYZ Change Other Device in Lower Back, External Approach
- 0W2MX0Z Change Drainage Device in Male Perineum, External Approach
- 0W2MXYZ Change Other Device in Male Perineum, External Approach
- 0W2NX0Z Change Drainage Device in Female Perineum, External Approach
- 0W2NXYZ Change Other Device in Female Perineum, External Approach
About the 0W2 Code Range
The ICD-10-PCS root operation Change (code 0W2) refers to the procedure involving the removal and replacement of a device in or on an anatomical region. This operation is classified under the Medical and Surgical section and covers a broad range of body parts where devices may need to be exchanged.
The provided codes detail specific instances of the Change operation targeting various devices, often drainage or other types, using an External Approach. Examples include changing a drainage device in the Head (code 0W20X0Z), the Cranial Cavity (0W21X0Z), and the Face (0W22X0Z). Additionally, codes cover other anatomical locations such as the Upper Jaw, Neck, Chest Wall, and Pelvic Cavity. Each code specifies if the device replaced is a drainage device or another type, reflecting the procedure’s specificity. Proper use of these Change codes ensures accurate coding of device replacement procedures critical for procedural reporting and reimbursement.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the 0W2 range?
Of the 39 codes in this range, 38 are billable and valid for inpatient claim submission from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. Table header codes group them but cannot be reported on claims.
What does the 0W2 range classify?
The range classifies Change procedures, taking out or off a device from a body part and putting back an identical or similar device in or on the same body part without cutting or puncturing the skin or a mucous membrane, performed on the anatomical regions, general. Each code adds the body part, approach, device, and qualifier in characters four through seven, and links to its own reference page.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-PCS order file and code tables, effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
