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

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group DF00 includes procedures performed to deliver beam radiation to the liver in the hepatobiliary system and pancreas. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when patients receive therapeutic beam radiation directed at hepatic tissue for malignancy or other liver-targeted conditions. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS DF00 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Liver Beam Radiation Procedure Overview

This procedure group includes beam radiation treatments directed at the liver within the hepatobiliary system and pancreas. These procedures involve delivering targeted external or internal beam radiation to hepatic tissue to treat malignancy or other pathological conditions. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding of these radiation therapy procedures ensures inpatient records reflect the specific treatment delivered and supports correct reimbursement.

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
D	Section	Radiation Therapy
F	Body System	Hepatobiliary System and Pancreas
0	Operation	Beam Radiation
0	Body Part	Liver

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Liver Beam Radiation Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
D	Section	Radiation Therapy
F	Body System	Hepatobiliary System and Pancreas
0	Operation	Beam Radiation
0	Body Part	Liver

When to Use

Use a code from this group when a patient receives beam radiation therapy specifically directed at the liver during an inpatient stay. Codes in this group apply when documentation confirms the delivery of therapeutic beam radiation to hepatic structures.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

8 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
DF000ZZ	Beam Radiation of Liver using Photons <1 MeV
DF001ZZ	Beam Radiation of Liver using Photons 1 - 10 MeV
DF002ZZ	Beam Radiation of Liver using Photons >10 MeV
DF003Z0	Beam Radiation of Liver using Electrons, Intraoperative
DF003ZZ	Beam Radiation of Liver using Electrons
DF004ZZ	Beam Radiation of Liver using Heavy Particles (Protons,Ions)
DF005ZZ	Beam Radiation of Liver using Neutrons
DF006ZZ	Beam Radiation of Liver using Neutron Capture

Typical Clinical Scenarios

A 64-year-old patient with a solitary, biopsy-proven hepatocellular carcinoma not amenable to surgical resection is admitted for inpatient stereotactic body radiation therapy planning and first fraction delivery to the liver. The team delivers high-energy external photon beam radiation targeted to the hepatic lesion with image guidance during the admission to begin definitive local control. An ICD-10-PCS code from the group is used to document the delivery of photon beam radiation to the liver. Typical codes: DF002ZZ
A 52-year-old patient with multiple colorectal liver metastases presents with progressive pain and limited options; intraoperative electron beam radiation is administered at the time of an open hepatic metastasectomy to treat microscopic residual disease at the resection bed. The procedure involves direct intraoperative delivery of electron beam radiation to the liver surface during the hospitalization. Coding reflects intraoperative electron beam radiation targeted to hepatic tissue. Typical codes: DF003Z0
A 71-year-old patient with recurrent primary liver tumor previously treated with photons is readmitted for salvage therapy using proton (heavy particle) beam radiation because of prior dose constraints to surrounding structures. The inpatient stay documents delivery of therapeutic heavy particle beam radiation to the liver to achieve tumor control while minimizing additional photon dose to critical organs. The ICD-10-PCS code documents the use of heavy particles directed at hepatic tissue. Typical codes: DF004ZZ

Related Codes

DF01-GALLBLADDER-BEAM-RADIATION

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

DF02-BILE-DUCTS-BEAM-RADIATION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Bile Ducts: Procedure Code Group Overview

DF03-PANCREAS-BEAM-RADIATION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Pancreas: 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
DF000ZZ	Beam Radiation of Liver using Photons <1 MeV
DF001ZZ	Beam Radiation of Liver using Photons 1 - 10 MeV
DF002ZZ	Beam Radiation of Liver using Photons >10 MeV
DF003Z0	Beam Radiation of Liver using Electrons, Intraoperative
DF003ZZ	Beam Radiation of Liver using Electrons
DF004ZZ	Beam Radiation of Liver using Heavy Particles (Protons,Ions)
DF005ZZ	Beam Radiation of Liver using Neutrons
DF006ZZ	Beam Radiation of Liver using Neutron Capture

Typical Clinical Scenarios

A 64-year-old patient with a solitary, biopsy-proven hepatocellular carcinoma not amenable to surgical resection is admitted for inpatient stereotactic body radiation therapy planning and first fraction delivery to the liver. The team delivers high-energy external photon beam radiation targeted to the hepatic lesion with image guidance during the admission to begin definitive local control. An ICD-10-PCS code from the group is used to document the delivery of photon beam radiation to the liver. Typical codes: DF002ZZ
A 52-year-old patient with multiple colorectal liver metastases presents with progressive pain and limited options; intraoperative electron beam radiation is administered at the time of an open hepatic metastasectomy to treat microscopic residual disease at the resection bed. The procedure involves direct intraoperative delivery of electron beam radiation to the liver surface during the hospitalization. Coding reflects intraoperative electron beam radiation targeted to hepatic tissue. Typical codes: DF003Z0
A 71-year-old patient with recurrent primary liver tumor previously treated with photons is readmitted for salvage therapy using proton (heavy particle) beam radiation because of prior dose constraints to surrounding structures. The inpatient stay documents delivery of therapeutic heavy particle beam radiation to the liver to achieve tumor control while minimizing additional photon dose to critical organs. The ICD-10-PCS code documents the use of heavy particles directed at hepatic tissue. Typical codes: DF004ZZ

Related Codes

DF01-GALLBLADDER-BEAM-RADIATION

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

DF02-BILE-DUCTS-BEAM-RADIATION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Bile Ducts: Procedure Code Group Overview

DF03-PANCREAS-BEAM-RADIATION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Pancreas: 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 Liver: Procedure Code Group Overview

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Liver Beam Radiation Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

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

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Liver Beam Radiation Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which ICD-10-PCS code group covers beam radiation to the liver?

What are the body system and operation attributes for this code group?

Which specific procedure codes are included in the DF00 group?

How does accurate coding in DF00 affect inpatient documentation and reimbursement?

Are there related DRGs listed for the DF00 code group?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which ICD-10-PCS code group covers beam radiation to the liver?

What are the body system and operation attributes for this code group?

Which specific procedure codes are included in the DF00 group?

How does accurate coding in DF00 affect inpatient documentation and reimbursement?

Are there related DRGs listed for the DF00 code group?

References