ICD-10-PCS D8Y Radiation Therapy: Eye Other Radiation
The ICD-10-PCS root operation Other Radiation (code D8Y) refers to radiation therapy methods that do not fall under standard categories. This operation is classified under the Radiation Therapy section and is utilized for treating conditions of the Eye.
Other Radiation includes specialized treatment approaches such as Contact Radiation (code D8Y07ZZ), which delivers radiation directly to the eye's surface, and Hyperthermia (code D8Y08ZZ), applying heat to enhance therapeutic effects. Another example is Plaque Radiation (code D8Y0FZZ), where a radioactive plaque is temporarily placed on or near the eye to target abnormal cells. These codes capture the precision and variety of radiation techniques applicable in ocular therapy, enabling accurate documentation and billing of complex treatments beyond conventional radiation methods.
List of ICD-10-PCS codes used to specify D8Y - Other Radiation. There are a total of 4 procedure codes in this section.
