ICD-10-PCS Code For Adrenal Glands: Procedure Code Group Overview

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group DG22 includes procedures performed to deliver stereotactic radiosurgery to adrenal glands in the endocrine system. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when focused radiation therapy is administered to adrenal lesions or tumors using stereotactic techniques. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS DG22 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the specialized radiation procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Adrenal Glands Stereotactic Radiosurgery Procedure Overview

This procedure group includes stereotactic radiosurgery treatments directed at the adrenal glands, part of the endocrine system. These procedures deliver highly focused radiation to adrenal tissue to treat tumors or lesions while minimizing dose to surrounding structures. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding of these radiation therapy procedures supports appropriate inpatient reimbursement and reflects the specific body part and operation performed.

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
D	Section	Radiation Therapy
G	Body System	Endocrine System
2	Operation	Stereotactic Radiosurgery
2	Body Part	Adrenal Glands

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Adrenal Glands Stereotactic Radiosurgery Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
D	Section	Radiation Therapy
G	Body System	Endocrine System
2	Operation	Stereotactic Radiosurgery
2	Body Part	Adrenal Glands

When to Use

Use a code from this group when inpatient care includes stereotactic radiosurgery directed at the adrenal glands for treatment of neoplastic or vascular lesions. These codes apply when the procedure is performed as a focused radiation therapy with stereotactic guidance during the hospital stay.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

3 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
DG22DZZ	Stereotactic Other Photon Radiosurgery of Adrenal Glands
DG22HZZ	Stereotactic Particulate Radiosurgery of Adrenal Glands
DG22JZZ	Stereotactic Gamma Beam Radiosurgery of Adrenal Glands

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

A 64-year-old patient with a solitary, well-circumscribed metastatic lesion in the adrenal gland from known lung carcinoma is admitted for focused high-dose radiation delivery under stereotactic guidance to achieve local control. Because the treatment plan uses multiple convergent photon beams shaped to the lesion without implanted devices or particulates, stereotactic photon radiosurgery is performed to minimize radiation to surrounding organs. The procedure is delivered in the inpatient setting due to concurrent comorbidities requiring monitoring. Typical codes: DG22DZZ
A 48-year-old patient presents acutely with a hemorrhagic adrenal mass causing pain and hemodynamic instability; after stabilization, multidisciplinary review determines definitive local control with a single-session, highly focused gamma beam stereotactic radiosurgery to the adrenal lesion is indicated to reduce further bleeding risk. The patient remains inpatient for postprocedure observation given recent instability and need for inpatient imaging follow-up. Typical codes: DG22JZZ
A 55-year-old patient previously treated with conventional external beam radiation to the adrenal gland develops a recurrent, small radioresistant lesion; the tumor board elects stereotactic particulate radiosurgery (e.g., use of radioisotope-containing particulates delivered stereotactically) to maximize dose to the target while sparing adjacent structures. The procedure is performed during an inpatient admission for procedural monitoring and management of prior radiation-related tissue changes. Typical codes: DG22HZZ

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DG21-PINEAL-BODY-STEREOTACTIC-RADIOSURGERY

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DG24-PARATHYROID-GLANDS-STEREOTACTIC-RADIOSURGERY

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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
DG22DZZ	Stereotactic Other Photon Radiosurgery of Adrenal Glands
DG22HZZ	Stereotactic Particulate Radiosurgery of Adrenal Glands
DG22JZZ	Stereotactic Gamma Beam Radiosurgery of Adrenal Glands

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

Showing 1–10 of 12

Typical Clinical Scenarios

A 64-year-old patient with a solitary, well-circumscribed metastatic lesion in the adrenal gland from known lung carcinoma is admitted for focused high-dose radiation delivery under stereotactic guidance to achieve local control. Because the treatment plan uses multiple convergent photon beams shaped to the lesion without implanted devices or particulates, stereotactic photon radiosurgery is performed to minimize radiation to surrounding organs. The procedure is delivered in the inpatient setting due to concurrent comorbidities requiring monitoring. Typical codes: DG22DZZ
A 48-year-old patient presents acutely with a hemorrhagic adrenal mass causing pain and hemodynamic instability; after stabilization, multidisciplinary review determines definitive local control with a single-session, highly focused gamma beam stereotactic radiosurgery to the adrenal lesion is indicated to reduce further bleeding risk. The patient remains inpatient for postprocedure observation given recent instability and need for inpatient imaging follow-up. Typical codes: DG22JZZ
A 55-year-old patient previously treated with conventional external beam radiation to the adrenal gland develops a recurrent, small radioresistant lesion; the tumor board elects stereotactic particulate radiosurgery (e.g., use of radioisotope-containing particulates delivered stereotactically) to maximize dose to the target while sparing adjacent structures. The procedure is performed during an inpatient admission for procedural monitoring and management of prior radiation-related tissue changes. Typical codes: DG22HZZ

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DG21-PINEAL-BODY-STEREOTACTIC-RADIOSURGERY

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DG24-PARATHYROID-GLANDS-STEREOTACTIC-RADIOSURGERY

ICD-10-PCS Code For Parathyroid Glands: Procedure Code Group Overview

DG25-THYROID-STEREOTACTIC-RADIOSURGERY

ICD-10-PCS Code For Thyroid: 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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Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which body system and operation are represented in the ICD-10-PCS DG22 code group?

What specific ICD-10-PCS codes are included in the DG22 group for adrenal gland stereotactic radiosurgery?

When should DG22 codes be used for inpatient documentation?

How does accurate coding of DG22 impact reimbursement and clinical documentation?

Which related DRG categories are listed for procedures involving adrenal stereotactic radiosurgery?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which body system and operation are represented in the ICD-10-PCS DG22 code group?

What specific ICD-10-PCS codes are included in the DG22 group for adrenal gland stereotactic radiosurgery?

When should DG22 codes be used for inpatient documentation?

How does accurate coding of DG22 impact reimbursement and clinical documentation?

Which related DRG categories are listed for procedures involving adrenal stereotactic radiosurgery?

References