DB2 Stereotactic Radiosurgery - Respiratory System ICD-10-PCS
The DB2 code range contains 22 ICD-10-PCS codes for Stereotactic Radiosurgery procedures on the respiratory system. 21 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 DB2 Range 22 codes · 21 billable
- DB2 Radiation Therapy, Respiratory System, Stereotactic RadiosurgeryNon-billable header
- DB20DZZ Stereotactic Other Photon Radiosurgery of Trachea
- DB20HZZ Stereotactic Particulate Radiosurgery of Trachea
- DB20JZZ Stereotactic Gamma Beam Radiosurgery of Trachea
- DB21DZZ Stereotactic Other Photon Radiosurgery of Bronchus
- DB21HZZ Stereotactic Particulate Radiosurgery of Bronchus
- DB21JZZ Stereotactic Gamma Beam Radiosurgery of Bronchus
- DB22DZZ Stereotactic Other Photon Radiosurgery of Lung
- DB22HZZ Stereotactic Particulate Radiosurgery of Lung
- DB22JZZ Stereotactic Gamma Beam Radiosurgery of Lung
- DB25DZZ Stereotactic Other Photon Radiosurgery of Pleura
- DB25HZZ Stereotactic Particulate Radiosurgery of Pleura
- DB25JZZ Stereotactic Gamma Beam Radiosurgery of Pleura
- DB26DZZ Stereotactic Other Photon Radiosurgery of Mediastinum
- DB26HZZ Stereotactic Particulate Radiosurgery of Mediastinum
- DB26JZZ Stereotactic Gamma Beam Radiosurgery of Mediastinum
- DB27DZZ Stereotactic Other Photon Radiosurgery of Chest Wall
- DB27HZZ Stereotactic Particulate Radiosurgery of Chest Wall
- DB27JZZ Stereotactic Gamma Beam Radiosurgery of Chest Wall
- DB28DZZ Stereotactic Other Photon Radiosurgery of Diaphragm
- DB28HZZ Stereotactic Particulate Radiosurgery of Diaphragm
- DB28JZZ Stereotactic Gamma Beam Radiosurgery of Diaphragm
About the DB2 Code Range
The ICD-10-PCS root operation Stereotactic Radiosurgery (code DB2) refers to a precise form of radiation therapy targeting a specific body part using focused radiation beams. This technique is classified under Radiation Therapy and is notable for its accuracy in treating conditions within the Respiratory System.
This root operation uses various types of radiation, including Other Photon, Particulate, and Gamma Beam sources, applied stereotactically to respiratory structures such as the Trachea, Bronchus, Lung, Pleura, Mediastinum, Chest Wall, and Diaphragm. For example, code DB20JZZ indicates stereotactic gamma beam radiosurgery of the trachea, while code DB22DZZ refers to other photon radiosurgery on the lung. These detailed codes allow clinicians and coders to specify the exact body part and radiation type used, supporting clear documentation and precise treatment records within respiratory system oncology or related care.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the DB2 range?
Of the 22 codes in this range, 21 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 DB2 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 respiratory 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.
