D9YCFZZPlaque Radiation of Pharynx
- Billable / Specific Code
D9YCFZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Plaque Radiation of Pharynx. 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 | Y | Other Radiation |
| 4 | TreatmentSite | C | Pharynx |
| 5 | ModalityQualifier | F | Plaque Radiation |
| 6 | Isotope | Z | None |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | None |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for D9YCFZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About D9YCFZZ
Is D9YCFZZ a billable code?
Yes. D9YCFZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Plaque Radiation of Pharynx on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in D9YCFZZ mean?
D9YCFZZ 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 Y is the Modality (Other Radiation); the 4th character C is the TreatmentSite (Pharynx); the 5th character F is the ModalityQualifier (Plaque 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 D9YCFZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Plaque Radiation of Pharynx crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 92.29. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
