DBY68ZZHyperthermia of Mediastinum
- Billable / Specific Code
DBY68ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Hyperthermia of Mediastinum. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026).
Code Identity
PCS Table Breakdown
Each ICD-10-PCS code is built from seven characters, each an axis of the procedure. Hover or tap the icons for the official CMS definitions.
| Position | Designation | Value | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Section | D | Radiation Therapy |
| 2 | Body System | B | Respiratory System |
| 3 | Modality | Y | Other Radiation |
| 4 | TreatmentSite | 6 | Mediastinum |
| 5 | ModalityQualifier | 8 | Hyperthermia |
| 6 | Isotope | Z | None |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | None |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for DBY68ZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About DBY68ZZ
Is DBY68ZZ a billable code?
Yes. DBY68ZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Hyperthermia of Mediastinum on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in DBY68ZZ mean?
DBY68ZZ breaks down character by character: the 1st character D is the Section (Radiation Therapy); the 2nd character B is the Body System (Respiratory System); the 3rd character Y is the Modality (Other Radiation); the 4th character 6 is the TreatmentSite (Mediastinum); the 5th character 8 is the ModalityQualifier (Hyperthermia); the 6th character Z is the Isotope (None); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (None).
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of DBY68ZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Hyperthermia of Mediastinum crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 99.85. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
