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

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 2W64 includes procedures performed to apply traction to structures in the chest wall. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when therapeutic or stabilizing pulling forces are placed on the chest wall to manage alignment, immobilization, or treatment of thoracic conditions. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 2W64 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the specific placement procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Chest Wall Traction Procedure Overview

Procedures in this group involve exerting a pulling force on the chest wall to achieve alignment, immobilization, or therapeutic traction of the thoracic region. These procedures target the anatomical regions body system and specifically the chest wall. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding for these placement procedures ensures inpatient records reflect the therapeutic action performed and supports appropriate case mix classification and payment.

Code Attributes

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

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Chest Wall Traction Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

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

When to Use

Use a code from this group when a traction device or method is placed to apply a distal pulling force on the chest wall for therapeutic or stabilizing purposes. Codes in this group are applicable when documentation indicates placement of traction specifically directed at the chest wall during the inpatient encounter.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

2 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
2W64X0Z	Traction of Chest Wall using Traction Apparatus
2W64XZZ	Traction of Chest Wall

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An adult trauma patient arrives after a motor vehicle collision with multiple rib fractures and flail chest causing respiratory compromise; the patient is admitted for respiratory support and stabilization, and a traction device is applied to the chest wall to realign and immobilize the thoracic cage while definitive pain control and ventilatory management are provided. Typical codes: 2W64X0Z, 2W64XZZ
An elderly inpatient with osteoporotic compression fractures of the anterior chest wall following a fall is managed nonoperatively but requires prolonged immobilization; a planned placement of a traction apparatus is performed on the chest wall to maintain alignment and reduce pain during the hospital stay. Typical codes: 2W64X0Z
A patient develops postoperative chest wall malalignment after thoracic surgery with instability and ongoing deforming forces; during the inpatient encounter, traction is placed on the chest wall to correct alignment and support healing, often as a revision of prior stabilization measures. Typical codes: 2W64XZZ

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2W60-HEAD-TRACTION

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

2W61-FACE-TRACTION

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2W62-NECK-TRACTION

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

2W63-ABDOMINAL-WALL-TRACTION

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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

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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
2W64X0Z	Traction of Chest Wall using Traction Apparatus
2W64XZZ	Traction of Chest Wall

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An adult trauma patient arrives after a motor vehicle collision with multiple rib fractures and flail chest causing respiratory compromise; the patient is admitted for respiratory support and stabilization, and a traction device is applied to the chest wall to realign and immobilize the thoracic cage while definitive pain control and ventilatory management are provided. Typical codes: 2W64X0Z, 2W64XZZ
An elderly inpatient with osteoporotic compression fractures of the anterior chest wall following a fall is managed nonoperatively but requires prolonged immobilization; a planned placement of a traction apparatus is performed on the chest wall to maintain alignment and reduce pain during the hospital stay. Typical codes: 2W64X0Z
A patient develops postoperative chest wall malalignment after thoracic surgery with instability and ongoing deforming forces; during the inpatient encounter, traction is placed on the chest wall to correct alignment and support healing, often as a revision of prior stabilization measures. Typical codes: 2W64XZZ

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

2W62-NECK-TRACTION

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

2W63-ABDOMINAL-WALL-TRACTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Abdominal 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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Chest Wall Traction Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

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

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Chest Wall Traction 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 2W64?

What is the purpose of procedures coded to 2W64?

Under which ICD-10-PCS section and body system do 2W64 codes fall?

How should accurate coding within the 2W64 group impact billing and records?

Are treatment recommendations provided for procedures in the 2W64 group?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

What procedures are included in ICD-10-PCS code group 2W64?

What is the purpose of procedures coded to 2W64?

Under which ICD-10-PCS section and body system do 2W64 codes fall?

How should accurate coding within the 2W64 group impact billing and records?

Are treatment recommendations provided for procedures in the 2W64 group?

References