DF020ZZBeam Radiation of Bile Ducts using Photons <1 MeV
- Billable / Specific Code
DF020ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Beam Radiation of Bile Ducts using Photons <1 MeV. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026). In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this procedure falls under Beam radiation.
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 | F | Hepatobiliary System and Pancreas |
| 3 | Modality | 0 | Beam Radiation |
| 4 | TreatmentSite | 2 | Bile Ducts |
| 5 | ModalityQualifier | 0 | Photons <1 MeV |
| 6 | Isotope | Z | None |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | None |
In the ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index
These FY 2026 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index entries lead to DF020ZZ:
Clinical Classification (CCSR)
AHRQ groups DF020ZZ into these clinical categories.
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for DF020ZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About DF020ZZ
Is DF020ZZ a billable code?
Yes. DF020ZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Beam Radiation of Bile Ducts using Photons <1 MeV on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in DF020ZZ mean?
DF020ZZ breaks down character by character: the 1st character D is the Section (Radiation Therapy); the 2nd character F is the Body System (Hepatobiliary System and Pancreas); the 3rd character 0 is the Modality (Beam Radiation); the 4th character 2 is the TreatmentSite (Bile Ducts); the 5th character 0 is the ModalityQualifier (Photons <1 MeV); the 6th character Z is the Isotope (None); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (None).
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of DF020ZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Beam Radiation of Bile Ducts using Photons <1 MeV crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 92.22 and 92.24. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
