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2W40X5Z

2W40X5ZPacking of Head using Packing Material

Billable / specific codeICD-10-PCS

CMS abbreviated title: Packing of Head using Packing Material

How 2W40X5Z 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.

  1. 2SectionPlacement — What family of procedure this is
  2. WBody systemWhich system it acts on
  3. 4Root operationThe objective — the verb of the procedure
  4. 0Body partThe specific site
  5. XApproachHow the site was reached
  6. 5DeviceWhat was left in place, if anything
  7. ZQualifierA further distinction where one applies

Codes near 2W40X5Z

In CMS’s own ordering, which groups codes that differ by only the last character or two — usually the approach, device or qualifier.

  • 2W3UX2ZImmobilization of Right Toe using Cast
  • 2W3UX3ZImmobilization of Right Toe using Brace
  • 2W3UXYZImmobilization of Right Toe using Other Device
  • 2W3VX1ZImmobilization of Left Toe using Splint
  • 2W3VX2ZImmobilization of Left Toe using Cast
  • 2W3VX3ZImmobilization of Left Toe using Brace
  • 2W3VXYZImmobilization of Left Toe using Other Device
  • 2W40X5ZPacking of Head using Packing Material
  • 2W41X5ZPacking of Face using Packing Material
  • 2W42X5ZPacking of Neck using Packing Material
  • 2W43X5ZPacking of Abdominal Wall using Packing Material
  • 2W44X5ZPacking of Chest Wall using Packing Material
  • 2W45X5ZPacking of Back using Packing Material
  • 2W46X5ZPacking of Right Inguinal Region using Packing Material
  • 2W47X5ZPacking of Left Inguinal Region using Packing Material
  • 2W48X5ZPacking of Right Upper Extremity using Packing Material
ICD-10-PCSFY2026