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

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 2W62 includes procedures performed to exert a pulling force on the neck. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when mechanical or manual traction is applied to the neck to relieve pressure, realign structures, or manage cervical injuries. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 2W62 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the specific procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Neck Traction Procedure Overview

Procedures in this group involve applying a pulling force to the neck to achieve traction and affect anatomical regions of the neck. These procedures target the anatomical regions body system and specifically the neck. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding of neck traction procedures ensures inpatient records reflect the exact therapy provided and supports appropriate reimbursement.

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
2	Section	Placement
W	Body System	Anatomical Regions
6	Operation	Traction
2	Body Part	Neck

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Neck Traction Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
2	Section	Placement
W	Body System	Anatomical Regions
6	Operation	Traction
2	Body Part	Neck

When to Use

Use a code from this group when a clinician documents application of traction to the neck for treatment, stabilization, or diagnostic purposes. Select the specific ICD-10-PCS 2W62 code that reflects the method and intent of the traction as documented in the medical record.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

2 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
2W62X0Z	Traction of Neck using Traction Apparatus
2W62XZZ	Traction of Neck

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An older adult with acute cervical radiculopathy after a fall presents to the inpatient unit with severe neck pain, muscle spasm, and neurologic signs suggestive of nerve root compression; immobilization and analgesia are initiated and cervical traction is applied to reduce disc or foraminal pressure and alleviate radicular symptoms. Typical codes: 2W62X0Z, 2W62XZZ
A patient admitted electively for conservative management of multilevel cervical spondylosis with persistent, positional myelopathic symptoms undergoes a planned session of mechanical cervical traction to improve alignment and reduce spinal cord or nerve root compression as part of inpatient rehabilitation. Typical codes: 2W62X0Z
A hospitalized trauma patient with an unstable cervical fracture initially managed with immobilization requires careful distal-directed manual or mechanical traction to achieve temporary alignment before definitive surgical stabilization; traction is applied to maintain reduction and protect neurologic function during the acute inpatient period. Typical codes: 2W62XZZ, 2W62X0Z

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2W60-HEAD-TRACTION

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2W61-FACE-TRACTION

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2W63-ABDOMINAL-WALL-TRACTION

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2W64-CHEST-WALL-TRACTION

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2W65-BACK-TRACTION

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2W66-INGUINAL-REGION-TRACTION

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2W67-INGUINAL-REGION-TRACTION

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

2W68-UPPER-EXTREMITY-RIGHT-TRACTION

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

2W69-LEFT-UPPER-EXTREMITY-TRACTION

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

2W6A-UPPER-ARM-RIGHT-TRACTION

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
2W62X0Z	Traction of Neck using Traction Apparatus
2W62XZZ	Traction of Neck

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An older adult with acute cervical radiculopathy after a fall presents to the inpatient unit with severe neck pain, muscle spasm, and neurologic signs suggestive of nerve root compression; immobilization and analgesia are initiated and cervical traction is applied to reduce disc or foraminal pressure and alleviate radicular symptoms. Typical codes: 2W62X0Z, 2W62XZZ
A patient admitted electively for conservative management of multilevel cervical spondylosis with persistent, positional myelopathic symptoms undergoes a planned session of mechanical cervical traction to improve alignment and reduce spinal cord or nerve root compression as part of inpatient rehabilitation. Typical codes: 2W62X0Z
A hospitalized trauma patient with an unstable cervical fracture initially managed with immobilization requires careful distal-directed manual or mechanical traction to achieve temporary alignment before definitive surgical stabilization; traction is applied to maintain reduction and protect neurologic function during the acute inpatient period. Typical codes: 2W62XZZ, 2W62X0Z

Related Codes

2W60-HEAD-TRACTION

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

2W61-FACE-TRACTION

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

2W63-ABDOMINAL-WALL-TRACTION

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

2W64-CHEST-WALL-TRACTION

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

2W65-BACK-TRACTION

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

2W66-INGUINAL-REGION-TRACTION

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

2W67-INGUINAL-REGION-TRACTION

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

2W68-UPPER-EXTREMITY-RIGHT-TRACTION

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

2W69-LEFT-UPPER-EXTREMITY-TRACTION

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

2W6A-UPPER-ARM-RIGHT-TRACTION

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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Neck Traction Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

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

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Neck Traction Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which procedures are included in ICD-10-PCS code group 2W62?

What is the main purpose of procedures coded to 2W62?

Under which ICD-10-PCS section and attributes does 2W62 fall?

How does accurate coding of 2W62 affect inpatient records and reimbursement?

What specific codes should be used to document traction applied to the neck with and without an apparatus?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which procedures are included in ICD-10-PCS code group 2W62?

What is the main purpose of procedures coded to 2W62?

Under which ICD-10-PCS section and attributes does 2W62 fall?

How does accurate coding of 2W62 affect inpatient records and reimbursement?

What specific codes should be used to document traction applied to the neck with and without an apparatus?

References