ICD-10-PCS Code For Bronchus: Procedure Code Group Overview

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group DB01 includes procedures performed to apply beam radiation to the bronchus. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when a patient receives targeted external beam radiation therapy to the bronchial airways for treatment of malignancy or other pathology. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS DB01 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Bronchus Beam Radiation Procedure Overview

This procedure group includes beam radiation treatments targeted to the bronchus within the respiratory system. Procedures involve delivering directed ionizing radiation beams to bronchial tissue to treat malignant or other pathologic conditions. Accurate coding of these procedures in inpatient records ensures clinical activity is properly captured and supports appropriate inpatient reimbursement.

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
D	Section	Radiation Therapy
B	Body System	Respiratory System
0	Operation	Beam Radiation
1	Body Part	Bronchus

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Bronchus Beam Radiation Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
D	Section	Radiation Therapy
B	Body System	Respiratory System
0	Operation	Beam Radiation
1	Body Part	Bronchus

When to Use

Use a code from this group when a patient receives beam radiation specifically targeting the bronchus during an inpatient stay. Codes apply when the documented procedure is radiation therapy directed at bronchial structures rather than other respiratory sites.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

8 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
DB010ZZ	Beam Radiation of Bronchus using Photons <1 MeV
DB011ZZ	Beam Radiation of Bronchus using Photons 1 - 10 MeV
DB012ZZ	Beam Radiation of Bronchus using Photons >10 MeV
DB013Z0	Beam Radiation of Bronchus using Electrons, Intraoperative
DB013ZZ	Beam Radiation of Bronchus using Electrons
DB014ZZ	Beam Radiation of Bronchus using Heavy Particles (Protons,Ions)
DB015ZZ	Beam Radiation of Bronchus using Neutrons
DB016ZZ	Beam Radiation of Bronchus using Neutron Capture

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An elderly patient with a newly diagnosed centrally located non–small cell lung carcinoma involving the mainstem bronchus is admitted for staged inpatient radiation planning and initiation of definitive external beam therapy after multidisciplinary discussion; inpatient stay is used for simulation, immobilization, and first fraction delivery to ensure airway stability and manage comorbidities. Beam radiation is delivered using high-energy photons aimed at bronchial tumor targets to achieve local control while minimizing dose to adjacent lung. Typical codes: DB012ZZ, DB011ZZ
A middle-aged patient with recurrent endobronchial tumor causing progressive hemoptysis and partial airway obstruction is admitted urgently for palliative control of bleeding and tumor bulk reduction; the treatment team performs targeted external beam radiation to the bronchus to reduce tumor size and palliate symptoms during the inpatient encounter. Because rapid tumor cytoreduction is required, electron or high-energy photon beams may be selected depending on depth and prior radiation exposure. Typical codes: DB013ZZ, DB012ZZ
A younger patient with a bronchial carcinoid previously treated with surgery and external radiation develops a localized radiorecurrent lesion confined to the bronchus and is admitted for intraoperative radiation boost at the time of bronchoscopic tumor debulking; intraoperative electron beam delivery to the bronchial site is performed to intensify local dose while sparing surrounding tissues. Typical codes: DB013Z0

Related Codes

DB00-TRACHEA-BEAM-RADIATION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Trachea: Procedure Code Group Overview

DB02-LUNG-BEAM-RADIATION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Lung: Procedure Code Group Overview

DB05-PLEURA-BEAM-RADIATION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Pleura: Procedure Code Group Overview

DB06-MEDIASTINUM-BEAM-RADIATION-MEDIASTINUM-BEAM-RADIATION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Mediastinum: Procedure Code Group Overview

DB07-CHEST-WALL-BEAM-RADIATION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Chest Wall: Procedure Code Group Overview

DB08-DIAPHRAGM-BEAM-RADIATION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Diaphragm: Procedure Code Group Overview

Frequently Asked Questions

References

1.CPT® Codes and Descriptions. AAPC. Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.Maintains the CPT code set's official descriptions and guidelines, licensed from the American Medical Association, used as the definitional source for CPT codes on this page.
2.HCPCS Quarterly Update. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's quarterly release of HCPCS Level II codes and short/long descriptors, the source for HCPCS code definitions and update history.
3.ICD-10-CM Full Code List. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's complete ICD-10-CM diagnosis code list, used to cross-reference diagnosis codes associated with this procedure or service.

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When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

8 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
DB010ZZ	Beam Radiation of Bronchus using Photons <1 MeV
DB011ZZ	Beam Radiation of Bronchus using Photons 1 - 10 MeV
DB012ZZ	Beam Radiation of Bronchus using Photons >10 MeV
DB013Z0	Beam Radiation of Bronchus using Electrons, Intraoperative
DB013ZZ	Beam Radiation of Bronchus using Electrons
DB014ZZ	Beam Radiation of Bronchus using Heavy Particles (Protons,Ions)
DB015ZZ	Beam Radiation of Bronchus using Neutrons
DB016ZZ	Beam Radiation of Bronchus using Neutron Capture

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An elderly patient with a newly diagnosed centrally located non–small cell lung carcinoma involving the mainstem bronchus is admitted for staged inpatient radiation planning and initiation of definitive external beam therapy after multidisciplinary discussion; inpatient stay is used for simulation, immobilization, and first fraction delivery to ensure airway stability and manage comorbidities. Beam radiation is delivered using high-energy photons aimed at bronchial tumor targets to achieve local control while minimizing dose to adjacent lung. Typical codes: DB012ZZ, DB011ZZ
A middle-aged patient with recurrent endobronchial tumor causing progressive hemoptysis and partial airway obstruction is admitted urgently for palliative control of bleeding and tumor bulk reduction; the treatment team performs targeted external beam radiation to the bronchus to reduce tumor size and palliate symptoms during the inpatient encounter. Because rapid tumor cytoreduction is required, electron or high-energy photon beams may be selected depending on depth and prior radiation exposure. Typical codes: DB013ZZ, DB012ZZ
A younger patient with a bronchial carcinoid previously treated with surgery and external radiation develops a localized radiorecurrent lesion confined to the bronchus and is admitted for intraoperative radiation boost at the time of bronchoscopic tumor debulking; intraoperative electron beam delivery to the bronchial site is performed to intensify local dose while sparing surrounding tissues. Typical codes: DB013Z0

Related Codes

DB00-TRACHEA-BEAM-RADIATION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Trachea: Procedure Code Group Overview

DB02-LUNG-BEAM-RADIATION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Lung: Procedure Code Group Overview

DB05-PLEURA-BEAM-RADIATION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Pleura: Procedure Code Group Overview

DB06-MEDIASTINUM-BEAM-RADIATION-MEDIASTINUM-BEAM-RADIATION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Mediastinum: Procedure Code Group Overview

DB07-CHEST-WALL-BEAM-RADIATION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Chest Wall: Procedure Code Group Overview

DB08-DIAPHRAGM-BEAM-RADIATION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Diaphragm: Procedure Code Group Overview

Frequently Asked Questions

References

1.CPT® Codes and Descriptions. AAPC. Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.Maintains the CPT code set's official descriptions and guidelines, licensed from the American Medical Association, used as the definitional source for CPT codes on this page.
2.HCPCS Quarterly Update. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's quarterly release of HCPCS Level II codes and short/long descriptors, the source for HCPCS code definitions and update history.
3.ICD-10-CM Full Code List. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's complete ICD-10-CM diagnosis code list, used to cross-reference diagnosis codes associated with this procedure or service.

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Bronchus Beam Radiation Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

ICD-10-PCS Code For Bronchus: Procedure Code Group Overview

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Bronchus Beam Radiation Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which procedures are included in the ICD-10-PCS DB01 code group?

What is the clinical purpose of procedures coded in DB01?

What are the code attributes for the DB01 procedure group?

How does accurate coding within DB01 affect inpatient records?

How are different radiation modalities represented in the DB01 codes?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which procedures are included in the ICD-10-PCS DB01 code group?

What is the clinical purpose of procedures coded in DB01?

What are the code attributes for the DB01 procedure group?

How does accurate coding within DB01 affect inpatient records?

How are different radiation modalities represented in the DB01 codes?

References