ICD-10-PCS Code For Pancreas: Procedure Code Group Overview

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group DF23 includes procedures performed to deliver stereotactic radiosurgery to structures in the pancreas. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when stereotactic radiosurgery is performed on pancreatic lesions requiring highly focused radiation treatment. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS DF23 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Pancreas Stereotactic Radiosurgery Procedure Overview

This procedure group includes stereotactic radiosurgery procedures directed at the pancreas and targets the hepatobiliary system and pancreas. These procedures use precisely focused radiation to treat pancreatic lesions while sparing surrounding tissues. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding ensures inpatient documentation reflects the specific stereotactic radiosurgery performed and supports appropriate reimbursement.

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
D	Section	Radiation Therapy
F	Body System	Hepatobiliary System and Pancreas
2	Operation	Stereotactic Radiosurgery
3	Body Part	Pancreas

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ICD-10-PCS Code For Pancreas: Procedure Code Group Overview

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Pancreas Stereotactic Radiosurgery Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
D	Section	Radiation Therapy
F	Body System	Hepatobiliary System and Pancreas
2	Operation	Stereotactic Radiosurgery
3	Body Part	Pancreas

When to Use

Use a code from this group when stereotactic radiosurgery is performed on the pancreas during an inpatient stay. Select the code that reflects the specific stereotactic radiosurgery procedure and anatomical target documented in the medical record.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

3 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
DF23DZZ	Stereotactic Other Photon Radiosurgery of Pancreas
DF23HZZ	Stereotactic Particulate Radiosurgery of Pancreas
DF23JZZ	Stereotactic Gamma Beam Radiosurgery of Pancreas

DRG Codes

12 rows

DRG Code	Description
040	Peripheral, Cranial Nerve and Other Nervous System Procedures with MCC
041	Peripheral, Cranial Nerve and Other Nervous System Procedures with CC or Peripheral Neurostimulator
042	Peripheral, Cranial Nerve and Other Nervous System Procedures without CC/MCC
628	Other Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic O.R. Procedures with MCC
629	Other Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic O.R. Procedures with CC
630	Other Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic O.R. Procedures without CC/MCC
823	Lymphoma and Non-Acute Leukemia with Other Procedures with MCC
824	Lymphoma and Non-Acute Leukemia with Other Procedures with CC
825	Lymphoma and Non-Acute Leukemia with Other Procedures without CC/MCC
829	Myeloproliferative Disorders or Poorly Differentiated Neoplasms with Other Procedures with CC/MCC

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Typical Clinical Scenarios

An elderly patient with a solitary, medically inoperable pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor presents for planned inpatient management because comorbid cardiopulmonary disease precludes general anesthesia for resection; the oncology team elects stereotactic radiosurgery to deliver a highly focused radiation dose to the pancreatic lesion while minimizing exposure to adjacent bowel and vasculature. Typical codes: DF23DZZ, DF23JZZ
A middle-aged patient with a small, locally recurrent pancreatic adenocarcinoma after prior surgery and external beam radiation is admitted for a concentrated re-treatment strategy to control local disease; stereotactic particulate radiosurgery is selected to target the recurrent pancreatic lesion with a different particle modality to spare previously irradiated tissues. Typical codes: DF23HZZ
A hospitalized patient with a painful pancreatic metastasis causing uncontrolled pain and declining function despite systemic therapy is scheduled for urgent stereotactic radiosurgery to provide rapid local control and palliation of symptoms while avoiding additional systemic toxicity. Typical codes: DF23DZZ, DF23HZZ

Related Codes

DF20-LIVER-STEREOTACTIC-RADIOSURGERY

ICD-10-PCS Code For Liver: Procedure Code Group Overview

DF21-GALLBLADDER-STEREOTACTIC-RADIOSURGERY

ICD-10-PCS Code For Gallbladder: Procedure Code Group Overview

DF22-BILE-DUCTS-STEREOTACTIC-RADIOSURGERY

ICD-10-PCS Code For Bile Ducts: Procedure Code Group Overview

Frequently Asked Questions

References

1.CPT® Codes and Descriptions. AAPC. Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.Maintains the CPT code set's official descriptions and guidelines, licensed from the American Medical Association, used as the definitional source for CPT codes on this page.
2.HCPCS Quarterly Update. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's quarterly release of HCPCS Level II codes and short/long descriptors, the source for HCPCS code definitions and update history.
3.ICD-10-CM Full Code List. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's complete ICD-10-CM diagnosis code list, used to cross-reference diagnosis codes associated with this procedure or service.

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When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

3 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
DF23DZZ	Stereotactic Other Photon Radiosurgery of Pancreas
DF23HZZ	Stereotactic Particulate Radiosurgery of Pancreas
DF23JZZ	Stereotactic Gamma Beam Radiosurgery of Pancreas

DRG Codes

12 rows

DRG Code	Description
040	Peripheral, Cranial Nerve and Other Nervous System Procedures with MCC
041	Peripheral, Cranial Nerve and Other Nervous System Procedures with CC or Peripheral Neurostimulator
042	Peripheral, Cranial Nerve and Other Nervous System Procedures without CC/MCC
628	Other Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic O.R. Procedures with MCC
629	Other Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic O.R. Procedures with CC
630	Other Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic O.R. Procedures without CC/MCC
823	Lymphoma and Non-Acute Leukemia with Other Procedures with MCC
824	Lymphoma and Non-Acute Leukemia with Other Procedures with CC
825	Lymphoma and Non-Acute Leukemia with Other Procedures without CC/MCC
829	Myeloproliferative Disorders or Poorly Differentiated Neoplasms with Other Procedures with CC/MCC

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Typical Clinical Scenarios

An elderly patient with a solitary, medically inoperable pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor presents for planned inpatient management because comorbid cardiopulmonary disease precludes general anesthesia for resection; the oncology team elects stereotactic radiosurgery to deliver a highly focused radiation dose to the pancreatic lesion while minimizing exposure to adjacent bowel and vasculature. Typical codes: DF23DZZ, DF23JZZ
A middle-aged patient with a small, locally recurrent pancreatic adenocarcinoma after prior surgery and external beam radiation is admitted for a concentrated re-treatment strategy to control local disease; stereotactic particulate radiosurgery is selected to target the recurrent pancreatic lesion with a different particle modality to spare previously irradiated tissues. Typical codes: DF23HZZ
A hospitalized patient with a painful pancreatic metastasis causing uncontrolled pain and declining function despite systemic therapy is scheduled for urgent stereotactic radiosurgery to provide rapid local control and palliation of symptoms while avoiding additional systemic toxicity. Typical codes: DF23DZZ, DF23HZZ

Related Codes

DF20-LIVER-STEREOTACTIC-RADIOSURGERY

ICD-10-PCS Code For Liver: Procedure Code Group Overview

DF21-GALLBLADDER-STEREOTACTIC-RADIOSURGERY

ICD-10-PCS Code For Gallbladder: Procedure Code Group Overview

DF22-BILE-DUCTS-STEREOTACTIC-RADIOSURGERY

ICD-10-PCS Code For Bile Ducts: Procedure Code Group Overview

Frequently Asked Questions

References

1.CPT® Codes and Descriptions. AAPC. Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.Maintains the CPT code set's official descriptions and guidelines, licensed from the American Medical Association, used as the definitional source for CPT codes on this page.
2.HCPCS Quarterly Update. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's quarterly release of HCPCS Level II codes and short/long descriptors, the source for HCPCS code definitions and update history.
3.ICD-10-CM Full Code List. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's complete ICD-10-CM diagnosis code list, used to cross-reference diagnosis codes associated with this procedure or service.

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Pancreas Stereotactic Radiosurgery Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

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Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which ICD-10-PCS codes are included in the DF23 procedure group?

What section and operation values are assigned to DF23 codes?

When should DF23 codes be used in inpatient documentation?

How do DF23 codes relate to DRG assignment?

What clinical target and intent are associated with DF23 stereotactic radiosurgery procedures?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which ICD-10-PCS codes are included in the DF23 procedure group?

What section and operation values are assigned to DF23 codes?

When should DF23 codes be used in inpatient documentation?

How do DF23 codes relate to DRG assignment?

What clinical target and intent are associated with DF23 stereotactic radiosurgery procedures?

References