Chiropractic (9) ICD-10-PCS
Section 9 covers chiropractic procedures with 182 ICD-10-PCS codes across 1 body systems, 180 of them billable in fiscal year 2026. Each body system below lists its root operations and code ranges.
Body Systems in This Section 1 body systems · 182 codes
| Chars 1–2 | Body System | Codes | Billable |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9W | Anatomical Regions | 182 | 180 |
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About Section 9
The seven characters in the chiropractic section have the following meaning:
- Character 1 = Section
- Character 2 = Anatomical Region
- Character 3 = Root Operation
- Character 4 = Body Region
- Character 5 = Approach
- Character 6 = Method
- Character 7 = Qualifier
Chiropractic section procedure codes have a first character value of "9". The second character value for body system is anatomical regions. There is only one root operation in the chiropractic section.
- Manipulation: Manual procedure that involves a directed thrust to move a joint past the physiological range of motion, without exceeding the anatomical limit
The fourth character specifies the body region on which the chiropractic manipulation is performed. The approach for chiropractic manipulation is always External. The sixth character is the method by which the manipulation is accomplished. The seventh character is not specified in the chiropractic section, and always has the value No Qualifier.
Questions About This Page
How many codes are in the 9 section?
The 9 section contains 182 ICD-10-PCS codes in FY 2026, organized into 1 body systems. 180 of them are billable on inpatient claims.
What does section 9 cover?
Section 9 covers chiropractic procedures. The body systems listed above break it into anatomical groups, and each one links to its root operations and code ranges.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-PCS order file and code tables, effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
