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 DBY6 includes procedures performed to apply other radiation to structures in the mediastinum. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when targeted non-surgical radiation therapy is delivered to mediastinal tissues for treatment or palliation. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS DBY6 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Mediastinum Other Radiation Procedure Overview

Procedures in this group involve delivering targeted radiation therapy to the mediastinum within the respiratory system, using techniques that fall under the Other Radiation root operation. These interventions focus on applying non-surgical radiation modalities to treat conditions affecting mediastinal structures. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding matters for inpatient reimbursement because it documents the exact radiation procedure performed and supports appropriate case mix classification.

Code Attributes

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

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Mediastinum 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
6	Body Part	Mediastinum

When to Use

Use a code from this group when a patient receives non-surgical radiation therapy specifically directed at mediastinal structures during an inpatient stay. Select the code when documentation indicates Other Radiation was performed on the mediastinum as part of the treatment plan.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

3 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
DBY67ZZ	Contact Radiation of Mediastinum
DBY68ZZ	Hyperthermia of Mediastinum
DBY6FZZ	Plaque Radiation of Mediastinum

Typical Clinical Scenarios

A middle-aged patient with newly diagnosed locally advanced lymphoma involving bulky mediastinal nodes is admitted for an inpatient radiation oncology treatment course to initiate targeted non-surgical therapy after staging and multidisciplinary discussion; inpatient care is required for coordination of fractionated radiation and symptom control from tumor bulk. A procedure from this group is performed to deliver focused radiation to mediastinal lymphatic tissues to reduce tumor size and relieve compressive symptoms. Typical codes: DBY67ZZ
An elderly patient with recurrent mediastinal metastasis from lung cancer presents electively for palliative therapy to control progressive chest pain and shortness of breath; the decision is made to deliver localized non-surgical radiation to the mediastinum during a planned inpatient admission for symptom management and evaluation. A code from this group captures the delivery of other radiation modalities aimed at palliation of mediastinal tumor burden. Typical codes: DBY67ZZ, DBY6FZZ
A patient with a prior mediastinal plaque implant for localized tumor control develops persistent localized heat-related tissue intolerance and is admitted to assess and manage complications; during the inpatient stay, alternate non-surgical radiation modalities or hyperthermia adjuncts are applied to the mediastinum as part of ongoing therapy adjustment. A procedure code from this group documents the use of hyperthermia or plaque-related radiation techniques directed at the mediastinum. Typical codes: DBY68ZZ, DBY6FZZ

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DBY0-TRACHEA-OTHER-RADIATION

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DBY1-BRONCHUS-OTHER-RADIATION-BRONCHUS-OTHER-RADIATION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Bronchus: 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

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
DBY67ZZ	Contact Radiation of Mediastinum
DBY68ZZ	Hyperthermia of Mediastinum
DBY6FZZ	Plaque Radiation of Mediastinum

Typical Clinical Scenarios

A middle-aged patient with newly diagnosed locally advanced lymphoma involving bulky mediastinal nodes is admitted for an inpatient radiation oncology treatment course to initiate targeted non-surgical therapy after staging and multidisciplinary discussion; inpatient care is required for coordination of fractionated radiation and symptom control from tumor bulk. A procedure from this group is performed to deliver focused radiation to mediastinal lymphatic tissues to reduce tumor size and relieve compressive symptoms. Typical codes: DBY67ZZ
An elderly patient with recurrent mediastinal metastasis from lung cancer presents electively for palliative therapy to control progressive chest pain and shortness of breath; the decision is made to deliver localized non-surgical radiation to the mediastinum during a planned inpatient admission for symptom management and evaluation. A code from this group captures the delivery of other radiation modalities aimed at palliation of mediastinal tumor burden. Typical codes: DBY67ZZ, DBY6FZZ
A patient with a prior mediastinal plaque implant for localized tumor control develops persistent localized heat-related tissue intolerance and is admitted to assess and manage complications; during the inpatient stay, alternate non-surgical radiation modalities or hyperthermia adjuncts are applied to the mediastinum as part of ongoing therapy adjustment. A procedure code from this group documents the use of hyperthermia or plaque-related radiation techniques directed at the mediastinum. Typical codes: DBY68ZZ, DBY6FZZ

Related Codes

DBY0-TRACHEA-OTHER-RADIATION

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

DBY1-BRONCHUS-OTHER-RADIATION-BRONCHUS-OTHER-RADIATION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Bronchus: 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

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

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Mediastinum Other Radiation Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

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

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Mediastinum Other Radiation Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which ICD-10-PCS code group covers other radiation procedures for the mediastinum?

What is the root operation and body system for DBY6 procedures?

Which individual ICD-10-PCS codes are included in the DBY6 group?

Why is accurate coding within the DBY6 group important for inpatient settings?

What types of interventions does the DBY6 group represent?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which ICD-10-PCS code group covers other radiation procedures for the mediastinum?

What is the root operation and body system for DBY6 procedures?

Which individual ICD-10-PCS codes are included in the DBY6 group?

Why is accurate coding within the DBY6 group important for inpatient settings?

What types of interventions does the DBY6 group represent?

References