ICD-10-PCS Body System: ICD-10-PCS Body System DG - Endocrine System
The ICD-10-PCS root operation DG represents various types of Radiation Therapy applied to the Endocrine System. This root operation involves the targeted use of radiation to treat disease, primarily cancers affecting endocrine glands.
Radiation Therapy in the endocrine system can be delivered through several specific methods. Beam Radiation (DG0) directs high-energy rays externally at the tumor using specialized machines. Brachytherapy (DG1) involves placing radioactive material directly inside or near the tumor for localized treatment. Stereotactic Radiosurgery (DG2) uses advanced technology to precisely focus a single, high dose of radiation, minimizing damage to surrounding tissue. The category also includes Other Radiation (DGY) for methods not otherwise classified. These codes ensure accurate documentation of the radiation treatment approach used in managing endocrine system conditions.
List of ICD-10-PCS procedures under ICD-10-PCS Body System DG - Endocrine System
DG0 - Beam Radiation - A type of radiation therapy that uses a machine to aim high-energy rays at the cancer from outside of the body
DG1 - Brachytherapy - A type of radiation therapy in which radioactive material sealed in needles, seeds, wires, or catheters is placed directly into or near a tumor
DG2 - Stereotactic Radiosurgery - A type of external radiation therapy that uses special equipment to position the patient and precisely give a single large dose of radiation to a tumor
