DB26DZZStereotactic Other Photon Radiosurgery of Mediastinum
- Billable / Specific Code
DB26DZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Stereotactic Other Photon Radiosurgery of Mediastinum. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to 11 MS-DRGs.
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 | B | Respiratory System |
| 3 | Modality | 2 | Stereotactic Radiosurgery |
| 4 | TreatmentSite | 6 | Mediastinum |
| 5 | ModalityQualifier | D | Stereotactic Other Photon Radiosurgery |
| 6 | Isotope | Z | None |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | None |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for DB26DZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About DB26DZZ
Is DB26DZZ a billable code?
Yes. DB26DZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Stereotactic Other Photon Radiosurgery of Mediastinum on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in DB26DZZ mean?
DB26DZZ breaks down character by character: the 1st character D is the Section (Radiation Therapy); the 2nd character B is the Body System (Respiratory System); the 3rd character 2 is the Modality (Stereotactic Radiosurgery); the 4th character 6 is the TreatmentSite (Mediastinum); 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 DB26DZZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Stereotactic Other Photon Radiosurgery of Mediastinum maps to MS-DRGs 040, 041, 042, 628, 629, 630, 823, 824, 825, 829, 830, with relative weights from 1.3494 to 4.5848. The MS-DRG sets the fixed Medicare payment for the stay.
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of DB26DZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Stereotactic Other Photon Radiosurgery of Mediastinum crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 92.31 and 92.39. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
