ICD-10-PCS Code For Inguinal Region, Left: Procedure Code Group Overview

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 2W17 includes procedures performed to compress tissues or structures in the inguinal region, left. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when deliberate placement of pressure is applied to the left inguinal area for therapeutic or diagnostic purposes. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 2W17 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Inguinal Region, Left Compression Procedure Overview

Procedures in this group involve applying pressure to the left inguinal region to achieve therapeutic or diagnostic effects within the anatomical regions body system. These placement procedures target the left inguinal area and are coded when compression is intentionally placed on that body part. Accurate coding of these inpatient procedures ensures the intervention is captured in clinical documentation and supports appropriate case mix assignment for reimbursement.

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
2	Section	Placement
W	Body System	Anatomical Regions
1	Operation	Compression
7	Body Part	Inguinal Region, Left

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Inguinal Region, Left Compression Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
2	Section	Placement
W	Body System	Anatomical Regions
1	Operation	Compression
7	Body Part	Inguinal Region, Left

When to Use

Use codes from this group when a clinician intentionally places pressure or compression on the left inguinal region as part of the procedure or treatment. These codes apply when the placement of compression is the primary objective of the inpatient intervention.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

2 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
2W17X6Z	Compression of Left Inguinal Region using Pressure Dressing
2W17X7Z	Compression of Left Inguinal Region using Intermittent Pressure Device

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Elderly patient on anticoagulation presents to inpatient care with a large, expanding left inguinal hematoma after minor trauma; due to ongoing bleeding risk and localized swelling compressive measures are placed over the left inguinal region to control bleeding and reduce tissue tension while anticoagulation is reversed and surgical options are considered. Typical codes: 2W17X6Z
Adult postoperative patient after left femoral artery catheterization develops venous oozing and symptomatic swelling at the left groin; in the monitored inpatient setting an intermittent pneumatic compression device specifically applied to the left inguinal area is used to provide targeted cyclic pressure to control oozing and support hemostasis. Typical codes: 2W17X7Z
Hospitalized patient with chronic lymphatic leakage and persistent seroma in the left inguinal region after lymph node dissection; serial application of a pressure dressing to the left inguinal area is performed as part of inpatient wound management to promote adherence of tissue planes and reduce persistent drainage prior to definitive intervention. Typical codes: 2W17X6Z

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ICD-10-PCS Code For Head: Procedure Code Group Overview

2W11-FACE-COMPRESSION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Face: Procedure Code Group Overview

2W12-NECK-COMPRESSION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Neck: Procedure Code Group Overview

2W13-ABDOMINAL-WALL-COMPRESSION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Abdominal Wall: Procedure Code Group Overview

2W14-CHEST-WALL-COMPRESSION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Chest Wall: Procedure Code Group Overview

2W15-BACK-COMPRESSION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Back: Procedure Code Group Overview

2W16-INGUINAL-REGION-COMPRESSION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Inguinal Region: Procedure Code Group Overview

2W18-UPPER-EXTREMITY-RIGHT-COMPRESSION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Upper Extremity Right: Procedure Code Group Overview

2W19-LEFT-UPPER-EXTREMITY-COMPRESSION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Left Upper Extremity: Procedure Code Group Overview

2W1A-UPPER-ARM-RIGHT-COMPRESSION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Upper Arm Right: Procedure Code Group Overview

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Frequently Asked Questions

References

1.CPT® Codes and Descriptions. AAPC. Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.Maintains the CPT code set's official descriptions and guidelines, licensed from the American Medical Association, used as the definitional source for CPT codes on this page.
2.HCPCS Quarterly Update. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's quarterly release of HCPCS Level II codes and short/long descriptors, the source for HCPCS code definitions and update history.
3.ICD-10-CM Full Code List. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's complete ICD-10-CM diagnosis code list, used to cross-reference diagnosis codes associated with this procedure or service.

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When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

2 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
2W17X6Z	Compression of Left Inguinal Region using Pressure Dressing
2W17X7Z	Compression of Left Inguinal Region using Intermittent Pressure Device

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Elderly patient on anticoagulation presents to inpatient care with a large, expanding left inguinal hematoma after minor trauma; due to ongoing bleeding risk and localized swelling compressive measures are placed over the left inguinal region to control bleeding and reduce tissue tension while anticoagulation is reversed and surgical options are considered. Typical codes: 2W17X6Z
Adult postoperative patient after left femoral artery catheterization develops venous oozing and symptomatic swelling at the left groin; in the monitored inpatient setting an intermittent pneumatic compression device specifically applied to the left inguinal area is used to provide targeted cyclic pressure to control oozing and support hemostasis. Typical codes: 2W17X7Z
Hospitalized patient with chronic lymphatic leakage and persistent seroma in the left inguinal region after lymph node dissection; serial application of a pressure dressing to the left inguinal area is performed as part of inpatient wound management to promote adherence of tissue planes and reduce persistent drainage prior to definitive intervention. Typical codes: 2W17X6Z

Related Codes

2W10-HEAD-COMPRESSION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Head: Procedure Code Group Overview

2W11-FACE-COMPRESSION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Face: Procedure Code Group Overview

2W12-NECK-COMPRESSION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Neck: Procedure Code Group Overview

2W13-ABDOMINAL-WALL-COMPRESSION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Abdominal Wall: Procedure Code Group Overview

2W14-CHEST-WALL-COMPRESSION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Chest Wall: Procedure Code Group Overview

2W15-BACK-COMPRESSION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Back: Procedure Code Group Overview

2W16-INGUINAL-REGION-COMPRESSION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Inguinal Region: Procedure Code Group Overview

2W18-UPPER-EXTREMITY-RIGHT-COMPRESSION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Upper Extremity Right: Procedure Code Group Overview

2W19-LEFT-UPPER-EXTREMITY-COMPRESSION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Left Upper Extremity: Procedure Code Group Overview

2W1A-UPPER-ARM-RIGHT-COMPRESSION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Upper Arm Right: Procedure Code Group Overview

Showing 1–10 of 29

Frequently Asked Questions

References

1.CPT® Codes and Descriptions. AAPC. Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.Maintains the CPT code set's official descriptions and guidelines, licensed from the American Medical Association, used as the definitional source for CPT codes on this page.
2.HCPCS Quarterly Update. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's quarterly release of HCPCS Level II codes and short/long descriptors, the source for HCPCS code definitions and update history.
3.ICD-10-CM Full Code List. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's complete ICD-10-CM diagnosis code list, used to cross-reference diagnosis codes associated with this procedure or service.

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Inguinal Region, Left Compression Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

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Inguinal Region, Left Compression Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

What procedures are included in ICD-10-PCS code group 2W17?

What is the clinical intent of procedures coded to 2W17?

Under which ICD-10-PCS section and body system do these codes fall?

How does accurate coding of 2W17 procedures affect inpatient documentation and reimbursement?

What are the differences between the two codes listed in the 2W17 group?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

What procedures are included in ICD-10-PCS code group 2W17?

What is the clinical intent of procedures coded to 2W17?

Under which ICD-10-PCS section and body system do these codes fall?

How does accurate coding of 2W17 procedures affect inpatient documentation and reimbursement?

What are the differences between the two codes listed in the 2W17 group?

References