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

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group DF03 includes procedures performed to deliver therapeutic beam radiation to structures in the pancreas. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when a patient receives beam radiation directed at the pancreas for treatment of malignant or other qualifying pancreatic conditions. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS DF03 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Pancreas Beam Radiation Procedure Overview

This procedure group includes beam radiation treatments directed at the pancreas, targeting the hepatobiliary system and pancreas body system. Procedures involve delivering externally or internally controlled radiation beams to treat neoplastic or other pathological conditions of the pancreas. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding of these procedures is important for inpatient reimbursement because it reflects the radiation therapy delivered and supports appropriate case mix and payment.

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
3	Body Part	Pancreas

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Pancreas 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
3	Body Part	Pancreas

When to Use

Use a code from this group when beam radiation is administered specifically to the pancreas as part of inpatient care. Assign these codes when documentation indicates therapeutic radiation beams were delivered to the pancreatic tissue.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

8 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
DF030ZZ	Beam Radiation of Pancreas using Photons <1 MeV
DF031ZZ	Beam Radiation of Pancreas using Photons 1 - 10 MeV
DF032ZZ	Beam Radiation of Pancreas using Photons >10 MeV
DF033Z0	Beam Radiation of Pancreas using Electrons, Intraoperative
DF033ZZ	Beam Radiation of Pancreas using Electrons
DF034ZZ	Beam Radiation of Pancreas using Heavy Particles (Protons,Ions)
DF035ZZ	Beam Radiation of Pancreas using Neutrons
DF036ZZ	Beam Radiation of Pancreas using Neutron Capture

Typical Clinical Scenarios

A 68-year-old patient with locally advanced pancreatic adenocarcinoma is admitted for inpatient management of pain and initiation of radiotherapy as part of a combined-modality treatment plan. The radiation oncology team delivers high-energy external beam photons in a fractionated schedule targeting the pancreatic tumor to attempt local control and symptom relief. A code reflecting beam radiation to the pancreas with photons in the appropriate energy range is assigned based on the documented photon energy used. Typical codes: DF031ZZ, DF032ZZ
A 55-year-old patient with a small pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor undergoes intraoperative electron beam therapy at the time of surgical exploration to treat a localized area at highest risk for positive margins. The electron beam is applied directly to the pancreatic bed intraoperatively to deliver a concentrated dose while minimizing exposure to surrounding tissues. Coding reflects intraoperative electron beam radiation directed at the pancreas. Typical codes: DF033Z0
A 72-year-old patient with recurrent pancreatic cancer previously treated with photons is admitted for salvage therapy due to progression at the primary site with limited options for surgery. The radiation oncology team elects to deliver heavy-particle beam therapy (such as protons) to re-treat the pancreatic lesion aiming for improved dose distribution and sparing of adjacent organs. Documentation of heavy particle beam radiation to the pancreas supports assignment of the appropriate heavy-particle code. Typical codes: DF034ZZ

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DF00-LIVER-BEAM-RADIATION

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DF01-GALLBLADDER-BEAM-RADIATION

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

DF02-BILE-DUCTS-BEAM-RADIATION

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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
DF030ZZ	Beam Radiation of Pancreas using Photons <1 MeV
DF031ZZ	Beam Radiation of Pancreas using Photons 1 - 10 MeV
DF032ZZ	Beam Radiation of Pancreas using Photons >10 MeV
DF033Z0	Beam Radiation of Pancreas using Electrons, Intraoperative
DF033ZZ	Beam Radiation of Pancreas using Electrons
DF034ZZ	Beam Radiation of Pancreas using Heavy Particles (Protons,Ions)
DF035ZZ	Beam Radiation of Pancreas using Neutrons
DF036ZZ	Beam Radiation of Pancreas using Neutron Capture

Typical Clinical Scenarios

A 68-year-old patient with locally advanced pancreatic adenocarcinoma is admitted for inpatient management of pain and initiation of radiotherapy as part of a combined-modality treatment plan. The radiation oncology team delivers high-energy external beam photons in a fractionated schedule targeting the pancreatic tumor to attempt local control and symptom relief. A code reflecting beam radiation to the pancreas with photons in the appropriate energy range is assigned based on the documented photon energy used. Typical codes: DF031ZZ, DF032ZZ
A 55-year-old patient with a small pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor undergoes intraoperative electron beam therapy at the time of surgical exploration to treat a localized area at highest risk for positive margins. The electron beam is applied directly to the pancreatic bed intraoperatively to deliver a concentrated dose while minimizing exposure to surrounding tissues. Coding reflects intraoperative electron beam radiation directed at the pancreas. Typical codes: DF033Z0
A 72-year-old patient with recurrent pancreatic cancer previously treated with photons is admitted for salvage therapy due to progression at the primary site with limited options for surgery. The radiation oncology team elects to deliver heavy-particle beam therapy (such as protons) to re-treat the pancreatic lesion aiming for improved dose distribution and sparing of adjacent organs. Documentation of heavy particle beam radiation to the pancreas supports assignment of the appropriate heavy-particle code. Typical codes: DF034ZZ

Related Codes

DF00-LIVER-BEAM-RADIATION

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

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

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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Pancreas Beam Radiation Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

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

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Pancreas 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 DF03 code group describe?

What types of radiation modalities are included in the DF03 code group?

When should DF03 ICD-10-PCS codes be used in inpatient documentation?

Why is accurate coding within the DF03 group important for inpatient reimbursement?

Are there related DRGs listed for the DF03 code group?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which body system and operation does the DF03 code group describe?

What types of radiation modalities are included in the DF03 code group?

When should DF03 ICD-10-PCS codes be used in inpatient documentation?

Why is accurate coding within the DF03 group important for inpatient reimbursement?

Are there related DRGs listed for the DF03 code group?

References