DF2 Stereotactic Radiosurgery - Hepatobiliary System and Pancreas ICD-10-PCS
The DF2 code range contains 13 ICD-10-PCS codes for Stereotactic Radiosurgery procedures on the hepatobiliary system and pancreas. 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 DF2 Range 13 codes · 12 billable
- DF2 Radiation Therapy, Hepatobiliary System and Pancreas, Stereotactic RadiosurgeryNon-billable header
- DF20DZZ Stereotactic Other Photon Radiosurgery of Liver
- DF20HZZ Stereotactic Particulate Radiosurgery of Liver
- DF20JZZ Stereotactic Gamma Beam Radiosurgery of Liver
- DF21DZZ Stereotactic Other Photon Radiosurgery of Gallbladder
- DF21HZZ Stereotactic Particulate Radiosurgery of Gallbladder
- DF21JZZ Stereotactic Gamma Beam Radiosurgery of Gallbladder
- DF22DZZ Stereotactic Other Photon Radiosurgery of Bile Ducts
- DF22HZZ Stereotactic Particulate Radiosurgery of Bile Ducts
- DF22JZZ Stereotactic Gamma Beam Radiosurgery of Bile Ducts
- DF23DZZ Stereotactic Other Photon Radiosurgery of Pancreas
- DF23HZZ Stereotactic Particulate Radiosurgery of Pancreas
- DF23JZZ Stereotactic Gamma Beam Radiosurgery of Pancreas
About the DF2 Code Range
Stereotactic Radiosurgery (root operation DF2) in ICD-10-PCS refers to highly precise radiation treatment targeting specific areas within the Hepatobiliary System and Pancreas. This specialized form of radiation therapy delivers focused beams to anatomical sites without making incisions.
Within the classification of Radiation Therapy, the procedure is coded based on the exact organ treated and the radiation type used. Examples from the provided codes include stereotactic radiosurgery of the Liver using various beam types like Other Photon (code DF20DZZ), Particulate (code DF20HZZ), or Gamma Beam radiation (code DF20JZZ). Similar distinctions apply to treatments of the Gallbladder, Bile Ducts, and Pancreas, reflecting the treatment’s precise targeting and radiation modality. Accurate use of these codes ensures proper documentation of stereotactic radiosurgery procedures delivering noninvasive yet potent cancer therapy or lesion treatment within these organs.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the DF2 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 DF2 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 hepatobiliary system and pancreas. 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.
