D0Y17ZZContact Radiation of Brain Stem
- Billable / Specific Code
D0Y17ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Contact Radiation of Brain Stem. 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 | Y | Other Radiation |
| 4 | TreatmentSite | 1 | Brain Stem |
| 5 | ModalityQualifier | 7 | Contact Radiation |
| 6 | Isotope | Z | None |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | None |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for D0Y17ZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About D0Y17ZZ
Is D0Y17ZZ a billable code?
Yes. D0Y17ZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Contact Radiation of Brain Stem on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in D0Y17ZZ mean?
D0Y17ZZ 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 Y is the Modality (Other Radiation); the 4th character 1 is the TreatmentSite (Brain Stem); the 5th character 7 is the ModalityQualifier (Contact Radiation); the 6th character Z is the Isotope (None); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (None).
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of D0Y17ZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Contact Radiation of Brain Stem crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 92.21. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
