D9053ZZBeam Radiation of Tongue using Electrons
- Billable / Specific Code
D9053ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Beam Radiation of Tongue using Electrons. 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 | 9 | Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat |
| 3 | Modality | 0 | Beam Radiation |
| 4 | TreatmentSite | 5 | Tongue |
| 5 | ModalityQualifier | 3 | Electrons |
| 6 | Isotope | Z | None |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | None |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for D9053ZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About D9053ZZ
Is D9053ZZ a billable code?
Yes. D9053ZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Beam Radiation of Tongue using Electrons on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in D9053ZZ mean?
D9053ZZ breaks down character by character: the 1st character D is the Section (Radiation Therapy); the 2nd character 9 is the Body System (Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat); the 3rd character 0 is the Modality (Beam Radiation); the 4th character 5 is the TreatmentSite (Tongue); the 5th character 3 is the ModalityQualifier (Electrons); the 6th character Z is the Isotope (None); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (None).
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of D9053ZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Beam Radiation of Tongue using Electrons crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 92.25. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
