DG016ZZBeam Radiation of Pineal Body using Neutron Capture
- Billable / Specific Code
DG016ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Beam Radiation of Pineal Body using Neutron Capture. 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 | G | Endocrine System |
| 3 | Modality | 0 | Beam Radiation |
| 4 | TreatmentSite | 1 | Pineal Body |
| 5 | ModalityQualifier | 6 | Neutron Capture |
| 6 | Isotope | Z | None |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | None |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for DG016ZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About DG016ZZ
Is DG016ZZ a billable code?
Yes. DG016ZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Beam Radiation of Pineal Body using Neutron Capture on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in DG016ZZ mean?
DG016ZZ breaks down character by character: the 1st character D is the Section (Radiation Therapy); the 2nd character G is the Body System (Endocrine System); the 3rd character 0 is the Modality (Beam Radiation); the 4th character 1 is the TreatmentSite (Pineal Body); the 5th character 6 is the ModalityQualifier (Neutron Capture); the 6th character Z is the Isotope (None); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (None).
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of DG016ZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Beam Radiation of Pineal Body using Neutron Capture crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 92.26. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
