2W50X1Z
2W50X1Z: Removal of Splint on Head
Billable / specific codeICD-10-PCS
CMS abbreviated title: Removal of Splint on Head
How 2W50X1Z 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
- 5Root operationThe objective: the verb of the procedure
- 0Body partThe specific site
- XApproachHow the site was reached
- 1DeviceWhat was left in place, if anything
- ZQualifierA further distinction where one applies
Codes near 2W50X1Z
In CMS’s own ordering, which groups codes that differ by only the last character or two, usually the approach, device or qualifier.
- 2W4QX5ZPacking of Right Lower Leg using Packing Material
- 2W4RX5ZPacking of Left Lower Leg using Packing Material
- 2W4SX5ZPacking of Right Foot using Packing Material
- 2W4TX5ZPacking of Left Foot using Packing Material
- 2W4UX5ZPacking of Right Toe using Packing Material
- 2W4VX5ZPacking of Left Toe using Packing Material
- 2W50X0ZRemoval of Traction Apparatus on Head
- 2W50X1ZRemoval of Splint on Head
- 2W50X2ZRemoval of Cast on Head
- 2W50X3ZRemoval of Brace on Head
- 2W50X4ZRemoval of Bandage on Head
- 2W50X5ZRemoval of Packing Material on Head
- 2W50X6ZRemoval of Pressure Dressing on Head
- 2W50X7ZRemoval of Intermittent Pressure Device on Head
- 2W50XYZRemoval of Other Device on Head
- 2W51X0ZRemoval of Traction Apparatus on Face