2W55X1Z
2W55X1Z — Removal of Splint on Back
Billable / specific codeICD-10-PCS
CMS abbreviated title: Removal of Splint on Back
How 2W55X1Z 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
- 5Body partThe specific site
- XApproachHow the site was reached
- 1DeviceWhat was left in place, if anything
- ZQualifierA further distinction where one applies
Codes near 2W55X1Z
In CMS’s own ordering, which groups codes that differ by only the last character or two — usually the approach, device or qualifier.
- 2W54X2ZRemoval of Cast on Chest Wall
- 2W54X3ZRemoval of Brace on Chest Wall
- 2W54X4ZRemoval of Bandage on Chest Wall
- 2W54X5ZRemoval of Packing Material on Chest Wall
- 2W54X6ZRemoval of Pressure Dressing on Chest Wall
- 2W54X7ZRemoval of Intermittent Pressure Device on Chest Wall
- 2W54XYZRemoval of Other Device on Chest Wall
- 2W55X0ZRemoval of Traction Apparatus on Back
- 2W55X1ZRemoval of Splint on Back
- 2W55X2ZRemoval of Cast on Back
- 2W55X3ZRemoval of Brace on Back
- 2W55X4ZRemoval of Bandage on Back
- 2W55X5ZRemoval of Packing Material on Back
- 2W55X6ZRemoval of Pressure Dressing on Back
- 2W55X7ZRemoval of Intermittent Pressure Device on Back
- 2W55XYZRemoval of Other Device on Back
- 2W56X0ZRemoval of Traction Apparatus on Right Inguinal Region