D228DZZStereotactic Other Photon Radiosurgery of Conduction Mechanism
- Billable / Specific Code
D228DZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Stereotactic Other Photon Radiosurgery of Conduction Mechanism. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027) and groups to MS-DRG 317. The Alphabetic Index lists this code under Stereotactic Arrhythmia Radioablation (STAR). In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this procedure falls under Stereotactic radiosurgery.
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 | 2 | Heart and Great Vessels |
| 3 | Modality | 2 | Stereotactic Radiosurgery |
| 4 | TreatmentSite | 8 | Conduction Mechanism |
| 5 | ModalityQualifier | D | Stereotactic Other Photon Radiosurgery |
| 6 | Isotope | Z | None |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | None |
In the ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index
The FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index refers to D228DZZ as Stereotactic Arrhythmia Radioablation (STAR). These index entries lead to this code:
To code stereotactic radiosurgery of the conduction mechanism, open the FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index at Stereotactic Radiosurgery, then the subterm Conduction Mechanism. The entry lists D228DZZ directly as a complete, billable code.
Clinical Classification (CCSR)
AHRQ groups this procedure code into these clinical categories.
Code History
- 02583ZZ — Destruction of Conduction Mechanism, Percutaneous Approach
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Questions About D228DZZ
Is D228DZZ a billable code?
Yes. This is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Stereotactic Other Photon Radiosurgery of Conduction Mechanism on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What is the ICD-10-PCS code for stereotactic Arrhythmia Radioablation (STAR)?
The ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index lists Stereotactic Arrhythmia Radioablation (STAR) under code D228DZZ, Stereotactic Other Photon Radiosurgery of Conduction Mechanism, billable on inpatient claims in fiscal year 2027.
What do the characters in D228DZZ mean?
The code breaks down character by character: the 1st character D is the Section (Radiation Therapy); the 2nd character 2 is the Body System (Heart and Great Vessels); the 3rd character 2 is the Modality (Stereotactic Radiosurgery); the 4th character 8 is the TreatmentSite (Conduction Mechanism); the 5th character D is the ModalityQualifier (Stereotactic Other Photon Radiosurgery); the 6th character Z is the Isotope (None); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (None).
What MS-DRG does D228DZZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Stereotactic Other Photon Radiosurgery of Conduction Mechanism maps to MS-DRG 317 (concomitant Left Atrial Appendage Closure and Cardiac Ablation). The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
