D02 Stereotactic Radiosurgery - Central and Peripheral Nervous System ICD-10-PCS
The D02 code range contains 13 ICD-10-PCS codes for Stereotactic Radiosurgery procedures on the central and peripheral nervous system. 12 of the codes are billable and valid for inpatient claim submission in fiscal year 2026.
Root Operation Definition
Stereotactic Radiosurgery: A type of external radiation therapy that uses special equipment to position the patient and precisely give a single large dose of radiation to a tumor.
Codes in the D02 Range 13 codes · 12 billable
- D02 Radiation Therapy, Central and Peripheral Nervous System, Stereotactic RadiosurgeryNon-billable header
- D020DZZ Stereotactic Other Photon Radiosurgery of Brain
- D020HZZ Stereotactic Particulate Radiosurgery of Brain
- D020JZZ Stereotactic Gamma Beam Radiosurgery of Brain
- D021DZZ Stereotactic Other Photon Radiosurgery of Brain Stem
- D021HZZ Stereotactic Particulate Radiosurgery of Brain Stem
- D021JZZ Stereotactic Gamma Beam Radiosurgery of Brain Stem
- D026DZZ Stereotactic Other Photon Radiosurgery of Spinal Cord
- D026HZZ Stereotactic Particulate Radiosurgery of Spinal Cord
- D026JZZ Stereotactic Gamma Beam Radiosurgery of Spinal Cord
- D027DZZ Stereotactic Other Photon Radiosurgery of Peripheral Nerve
- D027HZZ Stereotactic Particulate Radiosurgery of Peripheral Nerve
- D027JZZ Stereotactic Gamma Beam Radiosurgery of Peripheral Nerve
About the D02 Code Range
Stereotactic Radiosurgery (ICD-10-PCS root operation D02) refers to delivering precise, high-dose radiation therapy to targeted areas within the nervous system. This radiation treatment is non-invasive and designed to treat specific central and peripheral nervous system structures without open surgery.
Within the Radiation Therapy classification, stereotactic radiosurgery targets body parts such as the Brain, Brain Stem, Spinal Cord, and Peripheral Nerve. Examples of codes include D020DZZ for stereotactic other photon radiosurgery of the brain, D021JZZ for stereotactic gamma beam radiosurgery of the brain stem, and D026HZZ for stereotactic particulate radiosurgery of the spinal cord. These codes specify the radiation type used—photon, particulate, or gamma beam—highlighting the detailed documentation required for accurately coding this precise neurosurgical radiation procedure.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the D02 range?
Of the 13 codes in this range, 12 are billable and valid for inpatient claim submission from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. Table header codes group them but cannot be reported on claims.
What does the D02 range classify?
The range classifies Stereotactic Radiosurgery procedures, a type of external radiation therapy that uses special equipment to position the patient and precisely give a single large dose of radiation to a tumor, performed on the central and peripheral nervous system. Each code adds the body part, approach, device, and qualifier in characters four through seven, and links to its own reference page.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-PCS order file and code tables, effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
