ICD-10-PCS 2027 procedure code
F08F5AZWound Management Treatment of Integumentary System - Upper Back / Upper Extremity using Negative Pressure Therapy
Short description: Wound Mgmt Trmt Integu Up Back/UE w Neg Press Ther
Code last changed in FY2026 (effective October 1, 2025). Source: official FY2027 ICD-10-PCS release from CMS. Page updated September 29, 2026. About our data
About F08F5AZ
F08F5AZ is the ICD-10-PCS code for a activities of daily living treatment procedure on the integumentary system - upper back / upper extremity using a wound management approach with negative pressure therapy (qualifier: none). In ICD-10-PCS, activities of daily living treatment means exercise or activities to facilitate functional competence for activities of daily living.
For a different body part, codes include F08D5AZ (integumentary system - head and neck), F08E5AZ (integumentary system - thorax / abdomen), F08G5AZ (integumentary system - lower back / lower extremity), F08H5AZ (integumentary system - whole body), F08J5AZ (musculoskeletal system - head and neck), F08K5AZ (musculoskeletal system - upper back / upper extremity) and 3 more.
With a different device, use F08F5BZ (physical agents), F08F5CZ (mechanical), F08F5DZ (electrotherapeutic), F08F5EZ (orthosis), F08F5FZ (assistive, adaptive, supportive or protective), F08F5UZ (prosthesis) and 2 more.
It is a non-O.R. procedure that is part of the MS-DRG logic for DRG 945 (Rehabilitation with CC/MCC) and DRG 946 (Rehabilitation without CC/MCC), under the surgical category “Rehabilitation”.
It was added in FY2026, effective October 1, 2025.
What each character means
- 1. Section
- FPhysical Rehabilitation and Diagnostic Audiology
- 2. Section Qualifier
- 0Rehabilitation
- 3. Type
- 8Activities of Daily Living Treatment
Exercise or activities to facilitate functional competence for activities of daily living
- 4. Body System / Region
- FIntegumentary System - Upper Back / Upper Extremity
- 5. Type Qualifier
- 5Wound Management
Includes: Includes non-selective and selective debridement (enzymes, autolysis, sharp debridement), dressings (wound coverings, hydrogel, vacuum-assisted closure), topical agents, etc.
- 6. Equipment
- ANegative Pressure Therapy
- 7. Qualifier
- ZNone
Other versions of this procedure
Different body system / region
- F08D5AZIntegumentary System - Head and Neck
- F08E5AZIntegumentary System - Thorax / Abdomen
- F08G5AZIntegumentary System - Lower Back / Lower Extremity
- F08H5AZIntegumentary System - Whole Body
- F08J5AZMusculoskeletal System - Head and Neck
- F08K5AZMusculoskeletal System - Upper Back / Upper Extremity
- F08L5AZMusculoskeletal System - Lower Back / Lower Extremity
- F08M5AZMusculoskeletal System - Whole Body
- F08P5AZMusculoskeletal System - Thorax / Abdomen
MS-DRG v44.0 grouping
All DRGs →Surgical MS-DRGs this procedure can group to, depending on the principal diagnosis's MDC.
MDC 23 · Factors Influencing Health Status and Other Contacts with Health Services · Rehabilitation
Code history
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- 2027
- FY2026 (effective 10/1/2025): Added
- No changes since FY2026.
Common questions about F08F5AZ
Is F08F5AZ a valid ICD-10-PCS code for 2027?
- Yes. F08F5AZ is valid for inpatient procedures from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
Is F08F5AZ an O.R. procedure?
- No. F08F5AZ is designated non-O.R. in MS-DRG v44.0.
What DRG does F08F5AZ group to?
- Depending on the principal diagnosis, F08F5AZ can group to MS-DRG 945 and MS-DRG 946.