1
The Brain Stem body part is identified by the character 1
in the 4th position of the ICD-10-PCS procedure code.
It is contained within the Stereotactic Radiosurgery root operation of the Central and Peripheral Nervous System body system
under the Radiation Oncology section. The 4the position refers to the body part or body region when applicable.
Section:
D
= Radiation Oncology
Body System:
0
= Central and Peripheral Nervous System
Root Operation:
2
= Stereotactic Radiosurgery
Body Part:
0
- Brain1
- Brain Stem7
- Peripheral Nerve6
- Spinal CordSelect the appropriate procedure code based on the approach & device:
D021
- Brain Stem
D021DZZ
- Stereotactic Other Photon Radiosurgery of Brain StemD021HZZ
- Stereotactic Particulate Radiosurgery of Brain StemD021JZZ
- Stereotactic Gamma Beam Radiosurgery of Brain Stem