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

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group DB06 includes procedures performed to deliver beam radiation to the mediastinum. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when external beam radiation therapy is administered to mediastinal structures for treatment of malignancy or other clinical indications. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS DB06 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Mediastinum Beam Radiation Procedure Overview

This procedure group includes beam radiation treatments directed to the mediastinum within the respiratory system. These procedures deliver targeted external radiation beams to mediastinal structures to treat malignancy or other radiotherapy indications. Accurate coding ensures inpatient records reflect the therapy delivered and supports correct reimbursement for radiation oncology services.

Code Attributes

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

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Mediastinum 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
6	Body Part	Mediastinum

When to Use

Use a code from this group when a patient receives external beam radiation directed specifically at the mediastinum during an inpatient stay. These codes apply when radiation therapy is planned and delivered to mediastinal structures for oncologic or other indicated treatment.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

8 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
DB060ZZ	Beam Radiation of Mediastinum using Photons <1 MeV
DB061ZZ	Beam Radiation of Mediastinum using Photons 1 - 10 MeV
DB062ZZ	Beam Radiation of Mediastinum using Photons >10 MeV
DB063Z0	Beam Radiation of Mediastinum using Electrons, Intraoperative
DB063ZZ	Beam Radiation of Mediastinum using Electrons
DB064ZZ	Beam Radiation of Mediastinum using Heavy Particles (Protons,Ions)
DB065ZZ	Beam Radiation of Mediastinum using Neutrons
DB066ZZ	Beam Radiation of Mediastinum using Neutron Capture

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An elderly patient with locally advanced non–small cell lung cancer involving the mediastinal lymph nodes is admitted for inpatient management of progressive dyspnea and tumor-related pain after prior outpatient therapy. The radiation oncology team coordinates an urgent fraction of external beam radiation to the mediastinum to reduce tumor bulk and alleviate symptoms during the admission. Typical codes: DB062ZZ, DB061ZZ
A middle-aged patient with Hodgkin lymphoma scheduled for inpatient consolidative radiotherapy following chemotherapy is admitted for planned, multi-fraction external beam treatment targeting bulky mediastinal disease. The procedure is delivered as part of a coordinated inpatient oncology plan to ensure precise setup and management of potential acute side effects. Typical codes: DB060ZZ, DB062ZZ
A postoperative patient develops a rapidly enlarging mediastinal recurrence after prior surgery and external beam therapy, requiring intraoperative electron boost radiation during a planned re-exploration to control residual disease at the mediastinum. The intraoperative electron application is performed in the operative suite while the patient remains an inpatient. Typical codes: DB063Z0

Related Codes

DB00-TRACHEA-BEAM-RADIATION

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

DB01-BRONCHUS-BEAM-RADIATION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Bronchus: 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

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
DB060ZZ	Beam Radiation of Mediastinum using Photons <1 MeV
DB061ZZ	Beam Radiation of Mediastinum using Photons 1 - 10 MeV
DB062ZZ	Beam Radiation of Mediastinum using Photons >10 MeV
DB063Z0	Beam Radiation of Mediastinum using Electrons, Intraoperative
DB063ZZ	Beam Radiation of Mediastinum using Electrons
DB064ZZ	Beam Radiation of Mediastinum using Heavy Particles (Protons,Ions)
DB065ZZ	Beam Radiation of Mediastinum using Neutrons
DB066ZZ	Beam Radiation of Mediastinum using Neutron Capture

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An elderly patient with locally advanced non–small cell lung cancer involving the mediastinal lymph nodes is admitted for inpatient management of progressive dyspnea and tumor-related pain after prior outpatient therapy. The radiation oncology team coordinates an urgent fraction of external beam radiation to the mediastinum to reduce tumor bulk and alleviate symptoms during the admission. Typical codes: DB062ZZ, DB061ZZ
A middle-aged patient with Hodgkin lymphoma scheduled for inpatient consolidative radiotherapy following chemotherapy is admitted for planned, multi-fraction external beam treatment targeting bulky mediastinal disease. The procedure is delivered as part of a coordinated inpatient oncology plan to ensure precise setup and management of potential acute side effects. Typical codes: DB060ZZ, DB062ZZ
A postoperative patient develops a rapidly enlarging mediastinal recurrence after prior surgery and external beam therapy, requiring intraoperative electron boost radiation during a planned re-exploration to control residual disease at the mediastinum. The intraoperative electron application is performed in the operative suite while the patient remains an inpatient. Typical codes: DB063Z0

Related Codes

DB00-TRACHEA-BEAM-RADIATION

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

DB01-BRONCHUS-BEAM-RADIATION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Bronchus: 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

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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Mediastinum Beam Radiation Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

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

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Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which ICD-10-PCS section and body system does the DB06 group belong to?

What operation and body part are described by the DB06 procedure group?

What specific ICD-10-PCS codes are included in the mediastinum beam radiation group?

How does accurate coding within the DB06 group affect inpatient documentation and reimbursement?

What types of radiation modalities are represented in the DB06 code set?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which ICD-10-PCS section and body system does the DB06 group belong to?

What operation and body part are described by the DB06 procedure group?

What specific ICD-10-PCS codes are included in the mediastinum beam radiation group?

How does accurate coding within the DB06 group affect inpatient documentation and reimbursement?

What types of radiation modalities are represented in the DB06 code set?

References