6A8 Ultraviolet Light Therapy - Physiological Systems ICD-10-PCS
The 6A8 code range contains 3 ICD-10-PCS codes for Ultraviolet Light Therapy procedures on the physiological systems. 2 of the codes are billable and valid for inpatient claim submission in fiscal year 2026.
Root Operation Definition
Ultraviolet Light Therapy: Extracorporeal treatment by ultraviolet light.
Codes in the 6A8 Range 3 codes · 2 billable
About the 6A8 Code Range
The ICD-10-PCS root operation Ultraviolet Light Therapy (code range 6A8) refers to the application of ultraviolet light as a therapeutic treatment to the body. This operation is classified under Extracorporeal or Systemic Therapies, where external energy is used to affect physiological systems.
Ultraviolet Light Therapy is commonly used to treat conditions of the skin by exposing affected areas to specific ultraviolet wavelengths. The provided codes distinguish between treatment applied to a single skin site (6A800ZZ) and treatment involving multiple skin sites (6A801ZZ). These distinctions help accurately document the scope of therapy delivered and ensure precise procedural coding. Recognizing these detailed ultraviolet light therapy codes is essential for coding professionals to capture the treatment's nature and coverage during systemic or extracorporeal interventions.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the 6A8 range?
Of the 3 codes in this range, 2 are billable and valid for inpatient claim submission from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. Table header codes group them but cannot be reported on claims.
What does the 6A8 range classify?
The range classifies Ultraviolet Light Therapy procedures, extracorporeal treatment by ultraviolet light, performed on the physiological systems. Each code adds the body part, approach, device, and qualifier in characters four through seven, and links to its own reference page.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-PCS order file and code tables, effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
