DPY78ZZHyperthermia of Radius/Ulna
- Billable / Specific Code
DPY78ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Hyperthermia of Radius/Ulna. 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 | P | Musculoskeletal System |
| 3 | Modality | Y | Other Radiation |
| 4 | TreatmentSite | 7 | Radius/Ulna |
| 5 | ModalityQualifier | 8 | Hyperthermia |
| 6 | Isotope | Z | None |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | None |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for DPY78ZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About DPY78ZZ
Is DPY78ZZ a billable code?
Yes. DPY78ZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Hyperthermia of Radius/Ulna on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in DPY78ZZ mean?
DPY78ZZ breaks down character by character: the 1st character D is the Section (Radiation Therapy); the 2nd character P is the Body System (Musculoskeletal System); the 3rd character Y is the Modality (Other Radiation); the 4th character 7 is the TreatmentSite (Radius/Ulna); 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 DPY78ZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Hyperthermia of Radius/Ulna crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 99.85. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
