DD20JZZStereotactic Gamma Beam Radiosurgery of Esophagus
- Billable / Specific Code
DD20JZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Stereotactic Gamma Beam Radiosurgery of Esophagus. 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 | D | Gastrointestinal System |
| 3 | Modality | 2 | Stereotactic Radiosurgery |
| 4 | TreatmentSite | 0 | Esophagus |
| 5 | ModalityQualifier | J | Stereotactic Gamma Beam Radiosurgery |
| 6 | Isotope | Z | None |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | None |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for DD20JZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About DD20JZZ
Is DD20JZZ a billable code?
Yes. DD20JZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Stereotactic Gamma Beam Radiosurgery of Esophagus on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in DD20JZZ mean?
DD20JZZ breaks down character by character: the 1st character D is the Section (Radiation Therapy); the 2nd character D is the Body System (Gastrointestinal System); the 3rd character 2 is the Modality (Stereotactic Radiosurgery); the 4th character 0 is the TreatmentSite (Esophagus); the 5th character J is the ModalityQualifier (Stereotactic Gamma Beam Radiosurgery); the 6th character Z is the Isotope (None); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (None).
What MS-DRG does DD20JZZ group to?
On an inpatient stay, Stereotactic Gamma Beam Radiosurgery of Esophagus 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 DD20JZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Stereotactic Gamma Beam Radiosurgery of Esophagus crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 92.32. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
