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 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027). In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this procedure falls under Radiation therapy, NEC.
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 |
In the ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index
These FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index entries lead to this code:
To code hyperthermia of the mediastinum radiation therapy, open the FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index at Hyperthermia, then the subterms Radiation Therapy, Mediastinum. The entry lists DBY68ZZ directly as a complete, billable code.
Clinical Classification (CCSR)
AHRQ groups this procedure code into these clinical categories.
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for this code under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About DBY68ZZ
Is DBY68ZZ a billable code?
Yes. This is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Hyperthermia of Mediastinum on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What is the ICD-10-PCS code for hyperthermia of the mediastinum radiation therapy?
The FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index entry Hyperthermia, Radiation Therapy, Mediastinum is a direct entry for DBY68ZZ, Hyperthermia of Mediastinum, billable on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What do the characters in DBY68ZZ mean?
The code 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 (Hyperthermia for treatment of cancer). The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
