D0016ZZBeam Radiation of Brain Stem using Neutron Capture
- Billable / Specific Code
D0016ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Beam Radiation of Brain Stem using Neutron Capture. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026).
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 | 6 | Neutron Capture |
| 6 | Isotope | Z | None |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | None |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for D0016ZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About D0016ZZ
Is D0016ZZ a billable code?
Yes. D0016ZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Beam Radiation of Brain Stem using Neutron Capture on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in D0016ZZ mean?
D0016ZZ 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 6 is the ModalityQualifier (Neutron Capture); the 6th character Z is the Isotope (None); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (None).
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of D0016ZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Beam Radiation of Brain Stem using Neutron Capture crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 92.26. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
