2W50X2Z
2W50X2Z — Removal of Cast on Head
Billable / specific codeICD-10-PCS
CMS abbreviated title: Removal of Cast on Head
How 2W50X2Z 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
- 2DeviceWhat was left in place, if anything
- ZQualifierA further distinction where one applies
Codes near 2W50X2Z
In CMS’s own ordering, which groups codes that differ by only the last character or two — usually the approach, device or qualifier.
- 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
- 2W51X1ZRemoval of Splint on Face