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

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group DD07 includes procedures performed to deliver beam radiation to structures in the rectum. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when patients receive therapeutic beam radiation targeted to the rectum for treatment of malignant or other conditions. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS DD07 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Rectum Beam Radiation Procedure Overview

This group includes beam radiation treatments directed at the rectum within the gastrointestinal system. Procedures involve external or internal beam delivery of ionizing radiation to treat neoplastic or other pathological conditions of the rectum. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding of these radiation therapy procedures ensures correct inpatient documentation and supports appropriate reimbursement for services rendered.

Code Attributes

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

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Rectum 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
7	Body Part	Rectum

When to Use

Use a code from this group when a patient receives beam radiation therapy specifically directed at the rectum as part of inpatient treatment. These codes apply when documentation supports that beam radiation was delivered to rectal tissue for therapeutic purposes.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

8 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
DD070ZZ	Beam Radiation of Rectum using Photons <1 MeV
DD071ZZ	Beam Radiation of Rectum using Photons 1 - 10 MeV
DD072ZZ	Beam Radiation of Rectum using Photons >10 MeV
DD073Z0	Beam Radiation of Rectum using Electrons, Intraoperative
DD073ZZ	Beam Radiation of Rectum using Electrons
DD074ZZ	Beam Radiation of Rectum using Heavy Particles (Protons,Ions)
DD075ZZ	Beam Radiation of Rectum using Neutrons
DD076ZZ	Beam Radiation of Rectum using Neutron Capture

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An elderly patient with locally advanced rectal adenocarcinoma is admitted for inpatient multidisciplinary management prior to planned intraoperative radiation therapy (IORT) combined with surgical resection. During the operative course, the radiation oncology team delivers a single high-dose electron beam directly to the tumor bed intraoperatively to reduce local recurrence risk. The procedure is coded to capture intraoperative electron beam radiation specifically targeted to the rectum. Typical codes: DD073Z0
A middle-aged patient with recurrent rectal carcinoma after prior external beam therapy is admitted for a course of high-energy external beam radiation as part of multimodality salvage treatment. The patient receives fractionated photon therapy in the 1–10 MeV range directed to the rectal lesion under inpatient radiation oncology care because of concurrent medical issues requiring hospitalization. Coding should reflect photon beam radiation of the rectum in the 1–10 MeV energy range. Typical codes: DD071ZZ
An immunocompromised patient presents acutely with bleeding from an irradiated rectal tumor and progressive local symptoms; after stabilization, the oncology team initiates palliative high‑energy external beam radiation using photons above 10 MeV to control bleeding and pain. The treatment is delivered during an inpatient stay for symptom management and medical optimization. The correct code represents high-energy photon beam radiation delivered to the rectum. Typical codes: DD072ZZ

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DD00-ESOPHAGUS-BEAM-RADIATION

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DD01-STOMACH-BEAM-RADIATION

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DD02-DUODENUM-BEAM-RADIATION

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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

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
DD070ZZ	Beam Radiation of Rectum using Photons <1 MeV
DD071ZZ	Beam Radiation of Rectum using Photons 1 - 10 MeV
DD072ZZ	Beam Radiation of Rectum using Photons >10 MeV
DD073Z0	Beam Radiation of Rectum using Electrons, Intraoperative
DD073ZZ	Beam Radiation of Rectum using Electrons
DD074ZZ	Beam Radiation of Rectum using Heavy Particles (Protons,Ions)
DD075ZZ	Beam Radiation of Rectum using Neutrons
DD076ZZ	Beam Radiation of Rectum using Neutron Capture

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An elderly patient with locally advanced rectal adenocarcinoma is admitted for inpatient multidisciplinary management prior to planned intraoperative radiation therapy (IORT) combined with surgical resection. During the operative course, the radiation oncology team delivers a single high-dose electron beam directly to the tumor bed intraoperatively to reduce local recurrence risk. The procedure is coded to capture intraoperative electron beam radiation specifically targeted to the rectum. Typical codes: DD073Z0
A middle-aged patient with recurrent rectal carcinoma after prior external beam therapy is admitted for a course of high-energy external beam radiation as part of multimodality salvage treatment. The patient receives fractionated photon therapy in the 1–10 MeV range directed to the rectal lesion under inpatient radiation oncology care because of concurrent medical issues requiring hospitalization. Coding should reflect photon beam radiation of the rectum in the 1–10 MeV energy range. Typical codes: DD071ZZ
An immunocompromised patient presents acutely with bleeding from an irradiated rectal tumor and progressive local symptoms; after stabilization, the oncology team initiates palliative high‑energy external beam radiation using photons above 10 MeV to control bleeding and pain. The treatment is delivered during an inpatient stay for symptom management and medical optimization. The correct code represents high-energy photon beam radiation delivered to the rectum. Typical codes: DD072ZZ

Related Codes

DD00-ESOPHAGUS-BEAM-RADIATION

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

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

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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Rectum Beam Radiation Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

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

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Rectum Beam Radiation Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which body system and operation does the DD07 code group represent?

When should DD07 codes be used in documentation?

What are the available beam types listed in the DD07 code group?

Can you list the specific ICD-10-PCS codes included in DD07?

Are there related DRGs provided for the DD07 rectum beam radiation codes?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which body system and operation does the DD07 code group represent?

When should DD07 codes be used in documentation?

What are the available beam types listed in the DD07 code group?

Can you list the specific ICD-10-PCS codes included in DD07?

Are there related DRGs provided for the DD07 rectum beam radiation codes?

References