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 DBY1 includes procedures performed to deliver other radiation to structures in the bronchus. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when radiation therapy is administered to treat or palliate bronchial disease or tumors. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS DBY1 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Bronchus Other Radiation Procedure Overview

This procedure group includes other radiation therapies directed to the bronchus within the respiratory system. Procedures in this group involve delivering non-specified radiation modalities to treat or manage disease of bronchial structures. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding matters for inpatient reimbursement because it documents the specific radiation therapy provided and supports appropriate case mix assignment. Precise coding also ensures clear clinical documentation of respiratory system treatment.

Code Attributes

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

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Bronchus Other Radiation Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

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

When to Use

Use a code from this group when a patient receives other radiation therapy targeted to the bronchus as part of inpatient treatment. Select the appropriate ICD-10-PCS code when documentation shows radiation delivered to bronchial structures for therapeutic or palliative intent.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

3 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
DBY17ZZ	Contact Radiation of Bronchus
DBY18ZZ	Hyperthermia of Bronchus
DBY1FZZ	Plaque Radiation of Bronchus

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An elderly patient with a newly diagnosed central bronchial squamous cell carcinoma causing recurrent hemoptysis and airway obstruction is admitted for symptomatic control and palliative local therapy when surgical resection is not feasible due to comorbidities. Inpatient delivery of a localized surface radiation source directly to the bronchial mucosa is planned to reduce tumor bulk and control bleeding. Typical codes: DBY17ZZ
A middle-aged patient with a history of recurrent endobronchial tumor growth after prior external beam radiotherapy is scheduled electively for a focal plaque radiation implant placed against the bronchial lesion to provide concentrated dose while minimizing additional external exposure. The procedure is performed during an inpatient stay for close monitoring of airway edema risk and pain control. Typical codes: DBY1FZZ
A patient develops persistent bronchial tumor–related chest wall pain and localized tumor hyperthermia therapy is initiated in the inpatient setting as an adjunct to radiation to enhance tumor radiosensitivity and palliate refractory symptoms after other therapies have failed. The hyperthermia session targets the bronchial lesion under monitored inpatient conditions because of prior treatment complications and need for supportive care. Typical codes: DBY18ZZ

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DBY0-TRACHEA-OTHER-RADIATION

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DBY2-LUNG-OTHER-RADIATION

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

DBY5-PLEURA-OTHER-RADIATION

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

DBY6-MEDIASTINUM-OTHER-RADIATION

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

DBY7-CHEST-WALL-OTHER-RADIATION

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

DBY8-DIAPHRAGM-OTHER-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

3 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
DBY17ZZ	Contact Radiation of Bronchus
DBY18ZZ	Hyperthermia of Bronchus
DBY1FZZ	Plaque Radiation of Bronchus

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An elderly patient with a newly diagnosed central bronchial squamous cell carcinoma causing recurrent hemoptysis and airway obstruction is admitted for symptomatic control and palliative local therapy when surgical resection is not feasible due to comorbidities. Inpatient delivery of a localized surface radiation source directly to the bronchial mucosa is planned to reduce tumor bulk and control bleeding. Typical codes: DBY17ZZ
A middle-aged patient with a history of recurrent endobronchial tumor growth after prior external beam radiotherapy is scheduled electively for a focal plaque radiation implant placed against the bronchial lesion to provide concentrated dose while minimizing additional external exposure. The procedure is performed during an inpatient stay for close monitoring of airway edema risk and pain control. Typical codes: DBY1FZZ
A patient develops persistent bronchial tumor–related chest wall pain and localized tumor hyperthermia therapy is initiated in the inpatient setting as an adjunct to radiation to enhance tumor radiosensitivity and palliate refractory symptoms after other therapies have failed. The hyperthermia session targets the bronchial lesion under monitored inpatient conditions because of prior treatment complications and need for supportive care. Typical codes: DBY18ZZ

Related Codes

DBY0-TRACHEA-OTHER-RADIATION

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

DBY2-LUNG-OTHER-RADIATION

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

DBY5-PLEURA-OTHER-RADIATION

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

DBY6-MEDIASTINUM-OTHER-RADIATION

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

DBY7-CHEST-WALL-OTHER-RADIATION

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

DBY8-DIAPHRAGM-OTHER-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 Other Radiation Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

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

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Bronchus Other Radiation Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

What procedures are included in the Bronchus other radiation ICD-10-PCS group?

Which ICD-10-PCS section and body system apply to these codes?

How is accuracy in coding within DBY1 important for inpatient care?

Can these codes be used to document radiation therapy for bronchial tumors?

What are the named code attributes for DBY1 bronchus procedures?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

What procedures are included in the Bronchus other radiation ICD-10-PCS group?

Which ICD-10-PCS section and body system apply to these codes?

How is accuracy in coding within DBY1 important for inpatient care?

Can these codes be used to document radiation therapy for bronchial tumors?

What are the named code attributes for DBY1 bronchus procedures?

References