DTY38ZZHyperthermia of Urethra
- Billable / Specific Code
DTY38ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Hyperthermia of Urethra. 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 | T | Urinary System |
| 3 | Modality | Y | Other Radiation |
| 4 | TreatmentSite | 3 | Urethra |
| 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 urethra radiation therapy, open the FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index at Hyperthermia, then the subterms Radiation Therapy, Urethra. The entry lists DTY38ZZ 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 DTY38ZZ
Is DTY38ZZ a billable code?
Yes. This is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Hyperthermia of Urethra on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What is the ICD-10-PCS code for hyperthermia of the urethra radiation therapy?
The FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index entry Hyperthermia, Radiation Therapy, Urethra is a direct entry for DTY38ZZ, Hyperthermia of Urethra, billable on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What do the characters in DTY38ZZ mean?
The code breaks down character by character: the 1st character D is the Section (Radiation Therapy); the 2nd character T is the Body System (Urinary System); the 3rd character Y is the Modality (Other Radiation); the 4th character 3 is the TreatmentSite (Urethra); 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 DTY38ZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Hyperthermia of Urethra crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 99.85 (Hyperthermia for treatment of cancer). The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
