DW016ZZBeam Radiation of Head and Neck using Neutron Capture
- Billable / Specific Code
DW016ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Beam Radiation of Head and Neck 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 | W | Anatomical Regions |
| 3 | Modality | 0 | Beam Radiation |
| 4 | TreatmentSite | 1 | Head and Neck |
| 5 | ModalityQualifier | 6 | Neutron Capture |
| 6 | Isotope | Z | None |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | None |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for DW016ZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About DW016ZZ
Is DW016ZZ a billable code?
Yes. DW016ZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Beam Radiation of Head and Neck using Neutron Capture on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in DW016ZZ mean?
DW016ZZ breaks down character by character: the 1st character D is the Section (Radiation Therapy); the 2nd character W is the Body System (Anatomical Regions); the 3rd character 0 is the Modality (Beam Radiation); the 4th character 1 is the TreatmentSite (Head and Neck); 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 DW016ZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Beam Radiation of Head and Neck using Neutron Capture crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 92.26. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
