2W38X1Z
2W38X1Z — Immobilization of Right Upper Extremity using Splint
Billable / specific codeICD-10-PCS
CMS abbreviated title: Immobilization of Right Upper Extremity using Splint
How 2W38X1Z is built
Every ICD-10-PCS code is seven independent character positions. Each one is a separate decision, and the meaning of a character depends on the positions before it.
- 2SectionPlacement — What family of procedure this is
- WBody systemWhich system it acts on
- 3Root operationThe objective — the verb of the procedure
- 8Body partThe specific site
- XApproachHow the site was reached
- 1DeviceWhat was left in place, if anything
- ZQualifierA further distinction where one applies
Codes near 2W38X1Z
In CMS’s own ordering, which groups codes that differ by only the last character or two — usually the approach, device or qualifier.
- 2W36X1ZImmobilization of Right Inguinal Region using Splint
- 2W36X2ZImmobilization of Right Inguinal Region using Cast
- 2W36X3ZImmobilization of Right Inguinal Region using Brace
- 2W36XYZImmobilization of Right Inguinal Region using Other Device
- 2W37X1ZImmobilization of Left Inguinal Region using Splint
- 2W37X2ZImmobilization of Left Inguinal Region using Cast
- 2W37X3ZImmobilization of Left Inguinal Region using Brace
- 2W37XYZImmobilization of Left Inguinal Region using Other Device
- 2W38X1ZImmobilization of Right Upper Extremity using Splint
- 2W38X2ZImmobilization of Right Upper Extremity using Cast
- 2W38X3ZImmobilization of Right Upper Extremity using Brace
- 2W38XYZImmobilization of Right Upper Extremity using Other Device
- 2W39X1ZImmobilization of Left Upper Extremity using Splint
- 2W39X2ZImmobilization of Left Upper Extremity using Cast
- 2W39X3ZImmobilization of Left Upper Extremity using Brace
- 2W39XYZImmobilization of Left Upper Extremity using Other Device
- 2W3AX1ZImmobilization of Right Upper Arm using Splint