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

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group DB08 includes procedures performed to deliver beam radiation to structures in the diaphragm. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when external beam radiation therapy is administered to the diaphragm for treatment of malignant or other specified conditions. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS DB08 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Diaphragm Beam Radiation Procedure Overview

This code group includes beam radiation procedures directed at the diaphragm within the respiratory system. These procedures involve targeted external beam radiation therapy delivered to the diaphragm to treat neoplastic or other pathological conditions affecting that anatomical structure. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding ensures inpatient records reflect the therapy delivered and supports appropriate reimbursement and case mix assignment.

Code Attributes

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

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Diaphragm 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
8	Body Part	Diaphragm

When to Use

Use a code from this group when external beam radiation therapy is delivered specifically to the diaphragm as part of inpatient treatment. Select the appropriate code to reflect the beam radiation procedure details and ensure accurate inpatient procedural documentation.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

8 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
DB080ZZ	Beam Radiation of Diaphragm using Photons <1 MeV
DB081ZZ	Beam Radiation of Diaphragm using Photons 1 - 10 MeV
DB082ZZ	Beam Radiation of Diaphragm using Photons >10 MeV
DB083Z0	Beam Radiation of Diaphragm using Electrons, Intraoperative
DB083ZZ	Beam Radiation of Diaphragm using Electrons
DB084ZZ	Beam Radiation of Diaphragm using Heavy Particles (Protons,Ions)
DB085ZZ	Beam Radiation of Diaphragm using Neutrons
DB086ZZ	Beam Radiation of Diaphragm using Neutron Capture

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An adult patient with a localized metastatic lesion on the diaphragm from a known primary abdominal malignancy is admitted for a short inpatient course of external beam radiation to provide symptom control and local tumor control. The radiation oncology team delivers high-energy photon beams to the diaphragm to target the lesion while minimizing dose to adjacent organs. A code from this group is assigned to reflect beam radiation using photons appropriate to the energy used during the inpatient treatment. Typical codes: DB081ZZ, DB082ZZ
A frail elderly patient presents acutely with pleuritic pain and imaging demonstrating a small, painful diaphragm mass causing respiratory compromise; after multidisciplinary review, expedited inpatient external beam radiation is started to rapidly reduce tumor-related inflammation and pain. The team uses lower-energy photon beams to treat the superficial diaphragm lesion while monitoring respiratory status. The selected code captures beam radiation delivered to the diaphragm with the appropriate photon energy range used. Typical codes: DB080ZZ, DB081ZZ
A patient who previously underwent external radiation to the diaphragm returns with a localized recurrence and the care team elects intraoperative electron beam therapy during a planned surgical procedure to deliver a concentrated boost to the diaphragm bed. The intraoperative electron modality is used to limit cumulative dose to surrounding structures and provide a focused revision treatment to the recurrent site. The procedure is coded to reflect intraoperative electron beam radiation to the diaphragm. Typical codes: DB083Z0, DB083ZZ

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

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

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
DB080ZZ	Beam Radiation of Diaphragm using Photons <1 MeV
DB081ZZ	Beam Radiation of Diaphragm using Photons 1 - 10 MeV
DB082ZZ	Beam Radiation of Diaphragm using Photons >10 MeV
DB083Z0	Beam Radiation of Diaphragm using Electrons, Intraoperative
DB083ZZ	Beam Radiation of Diaphragm using Electrons
DB084ZZ	Beam Radiation of Diaphragm using Heavy Particles (Protons,Ions)
DB085ZZ	Beam Radiation of Diaphragm using Neutrons
DB086ZZ	Beam Radiation of Diaphragm using Neutron Capture

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An adult patient with a localized metastatic lesion on the diaphragm from a known primary abdominal malignancy is admitted for a short inpatient course of external beam radiation to provide symptom control and local tumor control. The radiation oncology team delivers high-energy photon beams to the diaphragm to target the lesion while minimizing dose to adjacent organs. A code from this group is assigned to reflect beam radiation using photons appropriate to the energy used during the inpatient treatment. Typical codes: DB081ZZ, DB082ZZ
A frail elderly patient presents acutely with pleuritic pain and imaging demonstrating a small, painful diaphragm mass causing respiratory compromise; after multidisciplinary review, expedited inpatient external beam radiation is started to rapidly reduce tumor-related inflammation and pain. The team uses lower-energy photon beams to treat the superficial diaphragm lesion while monitoring respiratory status. The selected code captures beam radiation delivered to the diaphragm with the appropriate photon energy range used. Typical codes: DB080ZZ, DB081ZZ
A patient who previously underwent external radiation to the diaphragm returns with a localized recurrence and the care team elects intraoperative electron beam therapy during a planned surgical procedure to deliver a concentrated boost to the diaphragm bed. The intraoperative electron modality is used to limit cumulative dose to surrounding structures and provide a focused revision treatment to the recurrent site. The procedure is coded to reflect intraoperative electron beam radiation to the diaphragm. Typical codes: DB083Z0, DB083ZZ

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

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

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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Diaphragm Beam Radiation Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

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

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Diaphragm Beam Radiation Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

What procedures are included in the ICD-10-PCS DB08 code group?

What are the code attributes for the DB08 group?

Which specific ICD-10-PCS codes represent photon beam radiation of the diaphragm?

Are there ICD-10-PCS codes for electron and heavy particle radiation to the diaphragm?

How does accurate coding within DB08 affect inpatient records and reimbursement?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

What procedures are included in the ICD-10-PCS DB08 code group?

What are the code attributes for the DB08 group?

Which specific ICD-10-PCS codes represent photon beam radiation of the diaphragm?

Are there ICD-10-PCS codes for electron and heavy particle radiation to the diaphragm?

How does accurate coding within DB08 affect inpatient records and reimbursement?

References