D0012ZZBeam Radiation of Brain Stem using Photons >10 MeV
- Billable / Specific Code
D0012ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Beam Radiation of Brain Stem using Photons >10 MeV. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026). In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this procedure falls under Beam radiation.
Code Identity
PCS Table Breakdown
Each ICD-10-PCS code is built from seven characters, each an axis of the procedure. Hover or tap the icons for the official CMS definitions.
| Position | Designation | Value | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Section | D | Radiation Therapy |
| 2 | Body System | 0 | Central and Peripheral Nervous System |
| 3 | Modality | 0 | Beam Radiation |
| 4 | TreatmentSite | 1 | Brain Stem |
| 5 | ModalityQualifier | 2 | Photons >10 MeV |
| 6 | Isotope | Z | None |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | None |
In the ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index
These FY 2026 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index entries lead to D0012ZZ:
Clinical Classification (CCSR)
AHRQ groups D0012ZZ into these clinical categories.
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for D0012ZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About D0012ZZ
Is D0012ZZ a billable code?
Yes. D0012ZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Beam Radiation of Brain Stem using Photons >10 MeV on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in D0012ZZ mean?
D0012ZZ breaks down character by character: the 1st character D is the Section (Radiation Therapy); the 2nd character 0 is the Body System (Central and Peripheral Nervous System); the 3rd character 0 is the Modality (Beam Radiation); the 4th character 1 is the TreatmentSite (Brain Stem); the 5th character 2 is the ModalityQualifier (Photons >10 MeV); the 6th character Z is the Isotope (None); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (None).
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of D0012ZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Beam Radiation of Brain Stem using Photons >10 MeV crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 92.24. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
