2W1 Compression - Anatomical Regions ICD-10-PCS
The 2W1 code range contains 61 ICD-10-PCS codes for Compression procedures on the anatomical regions. 60 of the codes are billable and valid for inpatient claim submission in fiscal year 2026.
Root Operation Definition
Compression: Putting pressure on a body region.
Codes in the 2W1 Range 61 codes · 60 billable
- 2W1 Placement, Anatomical Regions, CompressionNon-billable header
- 2W10X6Z Compression of Head using Pressure Dressing
- 2W10X7Z Compression of Head using Intermittent Pressure Device
- 2W11X6Z Compression of Face using Pressure Dressing
- 2W11X7Z Compression of Face using Intermittent Pressure Device
- 2W12X6Z Compression of Neck using Pressure Dressing
- 2W12X7Z Compression of Neck using Intermittent Pressure Device
- 2W13X6Z Compression of Abdominal Wall using Pressure Dressing
- 2W13X7Z Compression of Abdominal Wall using Intermittent Pressure Device
- 2W14X6Z Compression of Chest Wall using Pressure Dressing
- 2W14X7Z Compression of Chest Wall using Intermittent Pressure Device
- 2W15X6Z Compression of Back using Pressure Dressing
- 2W15X7Z Compression of Back using Intermittent Pressure Device
- 2W16X6Z Compression of Right Inguinal Region using Pressure Dressing
- 2W16X7Z Compression of Right Inguinal Region using Intermittent Pressure Device
- 2W17X6Z Compression of Left Inguinal Region using Pressure Dressing
- 2W17X7Z Compression of Left Inguinal Region using Intermittent Pressure Device
- 2W18X6Z Compression of Right Upper Extremity using Pressure Dressing
- 2W18X7Z Compression of Right Upper Extremity using Intermittent Pressure Device
- 2W19X6Z Compression of Left Upper Extremity using Pressure Dressing
- 2W19X7Z Compression of Left Upper Extremity using Intermittent Pressure Device
- 2W1AX6Z Compression of Right Upper Arm using Pressure Dressing
- 2W1AX7Z Compression of Right Upper Arm using Intermittent Pressure Device
- 2W1BX6Z Compression of Left Upper Arm using Pressure Dressing
- 2W1BX7Z Compression of Left Upper Arm using Intermittent Pressure Device
- 2W1CX6Z Compression of Right Lower Arm using Pressure Dressing
- 2W1CX7Z Compression of Right Lower Arm using Intermittent Pressure Device
- 2W1DX6Z Compression of Left Lower Arm using Pressure Dressing
- 2W1DX7Z Compression of Left Lower Arm using Intermittent Pressure Device
- 2W1EX6Z Compression of Right Hand using Pressure Dressing
- 2W1EX7Z Compression of Right Hand using Intermittent Pressure Device
- 2W1FX6Z Compression of Left Hand using Pressure Dressing
- 2W1FX7Z Compression of Left Hand using Intermittent Pressure Device
- 2W1GX6Z Compression of Right Thumb using Pressure Dressing
- 2W1GX7Z Compression of Right Thumb using Intermittent Pressure Device
- 2W1HX6Z Compression of Left Thumb using Pressure Dressing
- 2W1HX7Z Compression of Left Thumb using Intermittent Pressure Device
- 2W1JX6Z Compression of Right Finger using Pressure Dressing
- 2W1JX7Z Compression of Right Finger using Intermittent Pressure Device
- 2W1KX6Z Compression of Left Finger using Pressure Dressing
- 2W1KX7Z Compression of Left Finger using Intermittent Pressure Device
- 2W1LX6Z Compression of Right Lower Extremity using Pressure Dressing
- 2W1LX7Z Compression of Right Lower Extremity using Intermittent Pressure Device
- 2W1MX6Z Compression of Left Lower Extremity using Pressure Dressing
- 2W1MX7Z Compression of Left Lower Extremity using Intermittent Pressure Device
- 2W1NX6Z Compression of Right Upper Leg using Pressure Dressing
- 2W1NX7Z Compression of Right Upper Leg using Intermittent Pressure Device
- 2W1PX6Z Compression of Left Upper Leg using Pressure Dressing
- 2W1PX7Z Compression of Left Upper Leg using Intermittent Pressure Device
- 2W1QX6Z Compression of Right Lower Leg using Pressure Dressing
- 2W1QX7Z Compression of Right Lower Leg using Intermittent Pressure Device
- 2W1RX6Z Compression of Left Lower Leg using Pressure Dressing
- 2W1RX7Z Compression of Left Lower Leg using Intermittent Pressure Device
- 2W1SX6Z Compression of Right Foot using Pressure Dressing
- 2W1SX7Z Compression of Right Foot using Intermittent Pressure Device
- 2W1TX6Z Compression of Left Foot using Pressure Dressing
- 2W1TX7Z Compression of Left Foot using Intermittent Pressure Device
- 2W1UX6Z Compression of Right Toe using Pressure Dressing
- 2W1UX7Z Compression of Right Toe using Intermittent Pressure Device
- 2W1VX6Z Compression of Left Toe using Pressure Dressing
- 2W1VX7Z Compression of Left Toe using Intermittent Pressure Device
About the 2W1 Code Range
The ICD-10-PCS root operation Compression (code 2W1) refers to placing physical pressure on a body part. This procedure is classified under Placement and is used to control bleeding, reduce swelling, or stabilize tissues.
Compression can be applied to various anatomical regions using different devices or dressings. For example, pressure dressings or intermittent pressure devices are commonly used for areas such as the head (2W10X6Z, 2W10X7Z), face (2W11X6Z, 2W11X7Z), neck (2W12X6Z, 2W12X7Z), and extremities including the right upper arm (2W1AX6Z, 2W1AX7Z) or the left lower leg (2W1QX6Z, 2W1QX7Z). The specificity of these codes allows healthcare providers to document the precise location and method of compression used, ensuring accurate procedural coding and medical recordkeeping.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the 2W1 range?
Of the 61 codes in this range, 60 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 2W1 range classify?
The range classifies Compression procedures, putting pressure on a body region, performed on the anatomical regions. 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.
