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

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group DD00 includes procedures performed to destroy or control tissue using beam radiation in the esophagus. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when external beam or intracavitary radiation is delivered to the esophagus for treatment of neoplastic or other radiation-indicated conditions. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS DD00 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the radiation therapy performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Esophagus Beam Radiation Procedure Overview

This group includes beam radiation procedures directed at the esophagus, targeting the gastrointestinal system to treat malignant and select benign conditions. Procedures involve delivering external or internal radiation beams to the esophageal tissue to control or eradicate abnormal cells. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding of these procedures ensures inpatient records reflect the therapy provided and supports correct reimbursement.

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
D	Section	Radiation Therapy
D	Body System	Gastrointestinal System
0	Operation	Beam Radiation
0	Body Part	Esophagus

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Esophagus Beam Radiation Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
D	Section	Radiation Therapy
D	Body System	Gastrointestinal System
0	Operation	Beam Radiation
0	Body Part	Esophagus

When to Use

Use a code from this group when beam radiation is delivered to the esophagus as part of inpatient treatment, such as for esophageal cancer or other conditions warranting radiation therapy. Codes in this group are selected when the procedure performed is beam radiation aimed at the esophageal body part and documented in the inpatient record.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

8 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
DD000ZZ	Beam Radiation of Esophagus using Photons <1 MeV
DD001ZZ	Beam Radiation of Esophagus using Photons 1 - 10 MeV
DD002ZZ	Beam Radiation of Esophagus using Photons >10 MeV
DD003Z0	Beam Radiation of Esophagus using Electrons, Intraoperative
DD003ZZ	Beam Radiation of Esophagus using Electrons
DD004ZZ	Beam Radiation of Esophagus using Heavy Particles (Protons,Ions)
DD005ZZ	Beam Radiation of Esophagus using Neutrons
DD006ZZ	Beam Radiation of Esophagus using Neutron Capture

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An elderly patient with newly diagnosed, localized squamous cell carcinoma of the mid esophagus is admitted for a planned inpatient course of external beam radiation as part of definitive chemoradiation; inpatient care is required for concurrent chemotherapy administration and close monitoring of radiation-related toxicity. Beam radiation is delivered externally to the esophageal tumor to control local disease and relieve dysphagia. Typical codes: DD002ZZ, DD001ZZ
A middle-aged patient with recurrent obstructive esophageal carcinoma develops progressive odynophagia and weight loss despite prior outpatient therapy and is admitted for palliative inpatient treatment to rapidly reduce tumor burden and alleviate obstruction and pain; urgent external beam radiation is administered to the esophagus to achieve symptomatic control. Typical codes: DD002ZZ, DD004ZZ
A postoperative patient who underwent esophagectomy with positive margins returns to the hospital for adjuvant intraoperative radiation therapy to the residual esophageal tissue bed during a staged reoperation to decrease local recurrence risk; intraoperative electron beam radiation is applied directly to the esophageal bed under operative conditions. Typical codes: DD003Z0

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DD01-STOMACH-BEAM-RADIATION

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DD02-DUODENUM-BEAM-RADIATION

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DD03-JEJUNUM-BEAM-RADIATION

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DD04-ILEUM-BEAM-RADIATION

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

DD05-COLON-BEAM-RADIATION

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

DD07-RECTUM-BEAM-RADIATION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Rectum: 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
DD000ZZ	Beam Radiation of Esophagus using Photons <1 MeV
DD001ZZ	Beam Radiation of Esophagus using Photons 1 - 10 MeV
DD002ZZ	Beam Radiation of Esophagus using Photons >10 MeV
DD003Z0	Beam Radiation of Esophagus using Electrons, Intraoperative
DD003ZZ	Beam Radiation of Esophagus using Electrons
DD004ZZ	Beam Radiation of Esophagus using Heavy Particles (Protons,Ions)
DD005ZZ	Beam Radiation of Esophagus using Neutrons
DD006ZZ	Beam Radiation of Esophagus using Neutron Capture

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An elderly patient with newly diagnosed, localized squamous cell carcinoma of the mid esophagus is admitted for a planned inpatient course of external beam radiation as part of definitive chemoradiation; inpatient care is required for concurrent chemotherapy administration and close monitoring of radiation-related toxicity. Beam radiation is delivered externally to the esophageal tumor to control local disease and relieve dysphagia. Typical codes: DD002ZZ, DD001ZZ
A middle-aged patient with recurrent obstructive esophageal carcinoma develops progressive odynophagia and weight loss despite prior outpatient therapy and is admitted for palliative inpatient treatment to rapidly reduce tumor burden and alleviate obstruction and pain; urgent external beam radiation is administered to the esophagus to achieve symptomatic control. Typical codes: DD002ZZ, DD004ZZ
A postoperative patient who underwent esophagectomy with positive margins returns to the hospital for adjuvant intraoperative radiation therapy to the residual esophageal tissue bed during a staged reoperation to decrease local recurrence risk; intraoperative electron beam radiation is applied directly to the esophageal bed under operative conditions. Typical codes: DD003Z0

Related Codes

DD01-STOMACH-BEAM-RADIATION

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

DD02-DUODENUM-BEAM-RADIATION

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

DD03-JEJUNUM-BEAM-RADIATION

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

DD04-ILEUM-BEAM-RADIATION

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

DD05-COLON-BEAM-RADIATION

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

DD07-RECTUM-BEAM-RADIATION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Rectum: 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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Esophagus Beam Radiation Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

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

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Esophagus 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 DD00 code group for the esophagus?

What is the clinical purpose of procedures coded to DD00 for the esophagus?

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

How does accurate coding within the DD00 group affect inpatient documentation and reimbursement?

How are different radiation modalities and energies represented in the DD00 codes?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which procedures are included in the ICD-10-PCS DD00 code group for the esophagus?

What is the clinical purpose of procedures coded to DD00 for the esophagus?

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

How does accurate coding within the DD00 group affect inpatient documentation and reimbursement?

How are different radiation modalities and energies represented in the DD00 codes?

References