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

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 2W6A includes procedures performed to place traction devices or apply a pulling force on anatomical regions in the upper arm, right. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when a clinician applies distal traction to the right upper arm to align, reduce, or stabilize bones or soft tissues. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 2W6A group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Upper Arm, Right Traction Procedure Overview

Procedures in this group involve applying a pulling force in a distal direction to the right upper arm to achieve traction, alignment, or stabilization of anatomical structures. These procedures target the anatomical regions body system and specifically the upper arm on the right side. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding ensures inpatient records reflect the placement procedure performed and supports correct payment and clinical documentation.

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
2	Section	Placement
W	Body System	Anatomical Regions
6	Operation	Traction
A	Body Part	Upper Arm, Right

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Upper Arm, Right Traction Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
2	Section	Placement
W	Body System	Anatomical Regions
6	Operation	Traction
A	Body Part	Upper Arm, Right

When to Use

Use a code from this group when a traction procedure is performed on the right upper arm to apply a pulling force in a distal direction for therapeutic alignment or stabilization. These codes apply when the clinical action is placement of traction rather than manipulation, repair, or removal.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

2 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
2W6AX0Z	Traction of Right Upper Arm using Traction Apparatus
2W6AXZZ	Traction of Right Upper Arm

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An elderly patient with osteoporotic bone presents to the inpatient unit after a fall resulting in angulated fracture of the right humeral shaft with neurovascular intact but persistent deformity; orthopedic surgeons plan closed reduction with distal traction to realign the fracture prior to casting or definitive fixation to maintain alignment and relieve muscle spasm. A traction device is placed to apply a pulling force on the right upper arm under monitored inpatient care. Typical codes: 2W6AX0Z, 2W6AXZZ
A young adult admitted urgently after a motor vehicle collision with a displaced proximal right humerus fracture and significant swelling; initial management includes placement of continuous distal traction on the right upper arm to stabilize the fracture fragments, reduce pain, and permit soft-tissue assessment before scheduled operative fixation. Traction is applied as a placement procedure in the anatomical regions body system while the patient is observed inpatient. Typical codes: 2W6AX0Z, 2W6AXZZ
A postoperative inpatient develops loss of alignment after attempted closed reduction of a right mid-shaft humeral fracture; to avoid immediate reoperation, clinicians place or adjust traction on the right upper arm to re-establish distal pulling force for improved alignment and stabilization while preparing for possible revision surgery. The procedure documented is placement of traction on the right upper arm during the inpatient stay. Typical codes: 2W6AXZZ, 2W6AX0Z

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2W66-INGUINAL-REGION-TRACTION

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2W67-INGUINAL-REGION-TRACTION

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2W68-UPPER-EXTREMITY-RIGHT-TRACTION

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2W69-LEFT-UPPER-EXTREMITY-TRACTION

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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
2W6AX0Z	Traction of Right Upper Arm using Traction Apparatus
2W6AXZZ	Traction of Right Upper Arm

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An elderly patient with osteoporotic bone presents to the inpatient unit after a fall resulting in angulated fracture of the right humeral shaft with neurovascular intact but persistent deformity; orthopedic surgeons plan closed reduction with distal traction to realign the fracture prior to casting or definitive fixation to maintain alignment and relieve muscle spasm. A traction device is placed to apply a pulling force on the right upper arm under monitored inpatient care. Typical codes: 2W6AX0Z, 2W6AXZZ
A young adult admitted urgently after a motor vehicle collision with a displaced proximal right humerus fracture and significant swelling; initial management includes placement of continuous distal traction on the right upper arm to stabilize the fracture fragments, reduce pain, and permit soft-tissue assessment before scheduled operative fixation. Traction is applied as a placement procedure in the anatomical regions body system while the patient is observed inpatient. Typical codes: 2W6AX0Z, 2W6AXZZ
A postoperative inpatient develops loss of alignment after attempted closed reduction of a right mid-shaft humeral fracture; to avoid immediate reoperation, clinicians place or adjust traction on the right upper arm to re-establish distal pulling force for improved alignment and stabilization while preparing for possible revision surgery. The procedure documented is placement of traction on the right upper arm during the inpatient stay. Typical codes: 2W6AXZZ, 2W6AX0Z

Related Codes

2W60-HEAD-TRACTION

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

2W61-FACE-TRACTION

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2W62-NECK-TRACTION

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2W63-ABDOMINAL-WALL-TRACTION

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

2W64-CHEST-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

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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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Upper Arm, Right Traction Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

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Upper Arm, Right 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 2W6A?

What is the section and body system for these ICD-10-PCS codes?

When should these ICD-10-PCS codes be used in inpatient documentation?

How do the codes within 2W6A differ?

Why is accurate coding within ICD-10-PCS group 2W6A important for reimbursement?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which procedures are included in ICD-10-PCS code group 2W6A?

What is the section and body system for these ICD-10-PCS codes?

When should these ICD-10-PCS codes be used in inpatient documentation?

How do the codes within 2W6A differ?

Why is accurate coding within ICD-10-PCS group 2W6A important for reimbursement?

References