ICD-10-PCS Body System: ICD-10-PCS Body System DP - Musculoskeletal System
The ICD-10-PCS root operation DP refers to Radiation Therapy specifically applied to the Musculoskeletal System. This operation involves using targeted radiation to treat conditions such as cancer within bones and related tissues.
Radiation Therapy in the musculoskeletal system typically uses external beams to deliver high-energy rays aimed precisely at affected areas. For example, code DP0 represents Beam Radiation, where a machine directs radiation from outside the body to destroy cancer cells. Another code, DPY, covers Other Radiation approaches that may not fit the standard beam technique. These codes enable detailed documentation of the radiation treatment method used in musculoskeletal disorders, assisting healthcare providers in specifying the exact procedure performed.
List of ICD-10-PCS procedures under ICD-10-PCS Body System DP - Musculoskeletal System
DP0 - Beam Radiation - A type of radiation therapy that uses a machine to aim high-energy rays at the cancer from outside of the body
