2026 ICD-10-PCS Procedure Code DTY38ZZ

Hyperthermia of Urethra

ICD-10-PCS Code:: DTY38ZZ
ICD-10-PCS Code for:: Hyperthermia of Urethra
Is Billable?: Yes - Valid for Submission
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DTY38ZZ is a billable procedure code used to specify the performance of hyperthermia of urethra. The code is valid for the year 2026 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions.

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DTY38ZZ PCS Table

In an PCS table each code is represented by up seven alphanumeric characters, with each character in the table respresenting different aspects of the procedure. In the table provided below, each row represents an individual character and includes information about the character's position, designation, label, and procedure notes. For this PCS table the procedure code is in the radiation therapy section and is part of the urinary system body system, classified under other radiation modality. The applicable treatmentsite for this procedure code is urethra.

Position	Designation	Character	Label	Procedures Notes
1	Section	D	Radiation Therapy
2	Body System	T	Urinary System
3	Modality	Y	Other Radiation
4	TreatmentSite	3	Urethra
5	ModalityQualifier	8	Hyperthermia
6	Isotope	Z	None	Explanation: The value Z is used for the sixth character to indicate that a specific isotope does not apply to the procedure.
7	Qualifier	Z	None	Explanation: The value Z is used for the seventh character to indicate that a specific qualifier does not apply to the procedure.

Convert to ICD-9-PCS

Below are the ICD-9=PCS code(s) that most closely match this ICD-10-PCS code, based on the General Equivalence Mappings (GEMs). This ICD-10-PCS to ICD-9-PCS crosswalk tool is helpful for coders who need to reference legacy diagnosis codes for audits, historical claims, or approximate code comparisons.

ICD-9-PCS Code

Code: 9985

Approximate Flag: This is an approximate match. The ICD-9-PCS code reflects a close but not exact equivalent of the ICD-10-PCS procedure.

Other ICD-10-PCS Codes Used for Other Radiation Urethra

What is ICD-10-PCS?

The ICD-10 Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) is a catalog of procedural codes used by medical professionals for hospital inpatient healthcare settings. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) maintain the catalog in the U.S. releasing yearly updates. The 2026 ICD-10-PCS codes are to be used for discharges occurring from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Each ICD-10-PCS code has a structure of seven alphanumeric characters and contains no decimals. The first character defines the major "section". Depending on the "section" the second through seventh characters mean different things.