DBY Other Radiation - Respiratory System ICD-10-PCS
The DBY code range contains 22 ICD-10-PCS codes for Other Radiation procedures on the respiratory system. 21 of the codes are billable and valid for inpatient claim submission in fiscal year 2026.
Codes in the DBY Range 22 codes · 21 billable
- DBY Radiation Therapy, Respiratory System, Other RadiationNon-billable header
- DBY07ZZ Contact Radiation of Trachea
- DBY08ZZ Hyperthermia of Trachea
- DBY0FZZ Plaque Radiation of Trachea
- DBY17ZZ Contact Radiation of Bronchus
- DBY18ZZ Hyperthermia of Bronchus
- DBY1FZZ Plaque Radiation of Bronchus
- DBY27ZZ Contact Radiation of Lung
- DBY28ZZ Hyperthermia of Lung
- DBY2FZZ Plaque Radiation of Lung
- DBY57ZZ Contact Radiation of Pleura
- DBY58ZZ Hyperthermia of Pleura
- DBY5FZZ Plaque Radiation of Pleura
- DBY67ZZ Contact Radiation of Mediastinum
- DBY68ZZ Hyperthermia of Mediastinum
- DBY6FZZ Plaque Radiation of Mediastinum
- DBY77ZZ Contact Radiation of Chest Wall
- DBY78ZZ Hyperthermia of Chest Wall
- DBY7FZZ Plaque Radiation of Chest Wall
- DBY87ZZ Contact Radiation of Diaphragm
- DBY88ZZ Hyperthermia of Diaphragm
- DBY8FZZ Plaque Radiation of Diaphragm
About the DBY Code Range
The ICD-10-PCS root operation Other Radiation (code DBY) within the Radiation Therapy section encompasses specialized radiation treatments applied to the Respiratory System. This operation includes various modalities beyond standard external radiation, aimed at treating specific respiratory structures.
The procedure targets body parts such as the Trachea, Bronchus, Lung, Pleura, Mediastinum, Chest Wall, and Diaphragm. Examples include Contact Radiation (e.g., code DBY07ZZ for the trachea), Hyperthermia treatments (e.g., DBY28ZZ for the lung), and Plaque Radiation techniques (e.g., DBY6FZZ for the mediastinum). These approaches allow targeted and often localized therapy, providing options tailored to the patient's clinical needs. Accurate coding with these ICD-10-PCS other radiation codes is essential for documenting the method, site, and technique used in treating respiratory system conditions.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the DBY range?
Of the 22 codes in this range, 21 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 DBY range classify?
The range classifies Other Radiation procedures, performed on the respiratory system. 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.
