DW0 Beam Radiation - Anatomical Regions ICD-10-PCS
The DW0 code range contains 49 ICD-10-PCS codes for Beam Radiation procedures on the anatomical regions. 48 of the codes are billable and valid for inpatient claim submission in fiscal year 2026.
Root Operation Definition
Beam Radiation: A type of radiation therapy that uses a machine to aim high-energy rays at the cancer from outside of the body.
Codes in the DW0 Range 49 codes · 48 billable
- DW0 Radiation Therapy, Anatomical Regions, Beam RadiationNon-billable header
- DW010ZZ Beam Radiation of Head and Neck using Photons <1 MeV
- DW011ZZ Beam Radiation of Head and Neck using Photons 1 - 10 MeV
- DW012ZZ Beam Radiation of Head and Neck using Photons >10 MeV
- DW013Z0 Beam Radiation of Head and Neck using Electrons, Intraoperative
- DW013ZZ Beam Radiation of Head and Neck using Electrons
- DW014ZZ Beam Radiation of Head and Neck using Heavy Particles (Protons,Ions)
- DW015ZZ Beam Radiation of Head and Neck using Neutrons
- DW016ZZ Beam Radiation of Head and Neck using Neutron Capture
- DW020ZZ Beam Radiation of Chest using Photons <1 MeV
- DW021ZZ Beam Radiation of Chest using Photons 1 - 10 MeV
- DW022ZZ Beam Radiation of Chest using Photons >10 MeV
- DW023Z0 Beam Radiation of Chest using Electrons, Intraoperative
- DW023ZZ Beam Radiation of Chest using Electrons
- DW024ZZ Beam Radiation of Chest using Heavy Particles (Protons,Ions)
- DW025ZZ Beam Radiation of Chest using Neutrons
- DW026ZZ Beam Radiation of Chest using Neutron Capture
- DW030ZZ Beam Radiation of Abdomen using Photons <1 MeV
- DW031ZZ Beam Radiation of Abdomen using Photons 1 - 10 MeV
- DW032ZZ Beam Radiation of Abdomen using Photons >10 MeV
- DW033Z0 Beam Radiation of Abdomen using Electrons, Intraoperative
- DW033ZZ Beam Radiation of Abdomen using Electrons
- DW034ZZ Beam Radiation of Abdomen using Heavy Particles (Protons,Ions)
- DW035ZZ Beam Radiation of Abdomen using Neutrons
- DW036ZZ Beam Radiation of Abdomen using Neutron Capture
- DW040ZZ Beam Radiation of Hemibody using Photons <1 MeV
- DW041ZZ Beam Radiation of Hemibody using Photons 1 - 10 MeV
- DW042ZZ Beam Radiation of Hemibody using Photons >10 MeV
- DW043Z0 Beam Radiation of Hemibody using Electrons, Intraoperative
- DW043ZZ Beam Radiation of Hemibody using Electrons
- DW044ZZ Beam Radiation of Hemibody using Heavy Particles (Protons,Ions)
- DW045ZZ Beam Radiation of Hemibody using Neutrons
- DW046ZZ Beam Radiation of Hemibody using Neutron Capture
- DW050ZZ Beam Radiation of Whole Body using Photons <1 MeV
- DW051ZZ Beam Radiation of Whole Body using Photons 1 - 10 MeV
- DW052ZZ Beam Radiation of Whole Body using Photons >10 MeV
- DW053Z0 Beam Radiation of Whole Body using Electrons, Intraoperative
- DW053ZZ Beam Radiation of Whole Body using Electrons
- DW054ZZ Beam Radiation of Whole Body using Heavy Particles (Protons,Ions)
- DW055ZZ Beam Radiation of Whole Body using Neutrons
- DW056ZZ Beam Radiation of Whole Body using Neutron Capture
- DW060ZZ Beam Radiation of Pelvic Region using Photons <1 MeV
- DW061ZZ Beam Radiation of Pelvic Region using Photons 1 - 10 MeV
- DW062ZZ Beam Radiation of Pelvic Region using Photons >10 MeV
- DW063Z0 Beam Radiation of Pelvic Region using Electrons, Intraoperative
- DW063ZZ Beam Radiation of Pelvic Region using Electrons
- DW064ZZ Beam Radiation of Pelvic Region using Heavy Particles (Protons,Ions)
- DW065ZZ Beam Radiation of Pelvic Region using Neutrons
- DW066ZZ Beam Radiation of Pelvic Region using Neutron Capture
About the DW0 Code Range
The ICD-10-PCS root operation Beam Radiation (code DW0) in the Radiation Therapy classification refers to the use of directed radiation beams to treat anatomical regions. This procedure delivers precise radiation doses to targeted body areas, commonly for cancer treatment.
The provided codes detail specific applications of beam radiation by anatomical site and radiation type. For example, radiation can be applied to the Head and Neck, Chest, Abdomen, Hemibody, Whole Body, and Pelvic Region. Different beam sources include photons of varying energy levels (<1 MeV, 1-10 MeV, >10 MeV), electrons (both intraoperative and standard), and heavy particles like protons and ions, as well as neutrons and neutron capture techniques. For instance, DW012ZZ represents beam radiation of the head and neck using photons with energy greater than 10 MeV, while DW064ZZ describes heavy particle radiation of the pelvic region. Such specificity in ICD-10-PCS beam radiation codes ensures accurate documentation of radiation therapy based on both treatment site and radiation modality.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the DW0 range?
Of the 49 codes in this range, 48 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 DW0 range classify?
The range classifies Beam Radiation procedures, a type of radiation therapy that uses a machine to aim high-energy rays at the cancer from outside of the body, performed on the anatomical regions. 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.
