ICD-10-PCS Code For Adrenal Glands: Procedure Code Group Overview

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group DG02 includes procedures performed to deliver beam radiation to the adrenal glands in the endocrine system. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when a patient receives external beam radiation therapy targeted at adrenal gland pathology, such as primary or metastatic tumors. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS DG02 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Adrenal Glands Beam Radiation Procedure Overview

This procedure group includes beam radiation therapies directed at the adrenal glands within the endocrine system. These procedures deliver targeted radiation beams to adrenal tissue to treat tumors or other pathological conditions. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding of these procedures ensures inpatient records reflect the specific radiation therapy provided and supports proper reimbursement and case mix assignment.

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
D	Section	Radiation Therapy
G	Body System	Endocrine System
0	Operation	Beam Radiation
2	Body Part	Adrenal Glands

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Adrenal Glands Beam Radiation Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
D	Section	Radiation Therapy
G	Body System	Endocrine System
0	Operation	Beam Radiation
2	Body Part	Adrenal Glands

When to Use

Use codes from this group when an inpatient receives external beam radiation therapy targeted specifically to one or both adrenal glands. These codes apply when the treatment intent and delivery are documented as beam radiation to the adrenal glands during the inpatient encounter.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

7 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
DG020ZZ	Beam Radiation of Adrenal Glands using Photons <1 MeV
DG021ZZ	Beam Radiation of Adrenal Glands using Photons 1 - 10 MeV
DG022ZZ	Beam Radiation of Adrenal Glands using Photons >10 MeV
DG023Z0	Beam Radiation of Adrenal Glands using Electrons, Intraoperative
DG023ZZ	Beam Radiation of Adrenal Glands using Electrons
DG025ZZ	Beam Radiation of Adrenal Glands using Neutrons
DG026ZZ	Beam Radiation of Adrenal Glands using Neutron Capture

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An elderly patient with known metastatic non–small cell lung cancer is admitted for management of progressive flank pain and imaging shows a solitary painful metastasis to the right adrenal gland causing focal symptoms; inpatient external beam radiation is planned to provide rapid local tumor control and palliation of pain. Typical codes: DG022ZZ, DG021ZZ
A middle-aged patient with a newly diagnosed functional adrenal cortical carcinoma undergoes a coordinated inpatient treatment plan after biopsy confirmation; as part of multimodality therapy, fractionated external beam radiation is delivered to the adrenal region to reduce tumor burden prior to or in place of immediate surgery. Typical codes: DG021ZZ, DG022ZZ
A postoperative patient develops an inoperable adrenal bed recurrence identified during the same hospital admission with a need for targeted intraoperative electron boost to the adrenal region during re-exploration for symptom control and local disease management. Typical codes: DG023Z0, DG023ZZ

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DG00-PITUITARY-GLAND-BEAM-RADIATION

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DG01-PINEAL-BODY-BEAM-RADIATION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Pineal Body: Procedure Code Group Overview

DG04-PARATHYROID-REVISION-PARATHYROID-GLANDS-BEAM-RADIATION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Parathyroid Glands: Procedure Code Group Overview

DG05-THYROID-BEAM-RADIATION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Thyroid: 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

7 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
DG020ZZ	Beam Radiation of Adrenal Glands using Photons <1 MeV
DG021ZZ	Beam Radiation of Adrenal Glands using Photons 1 - 10 MeV
DG022ZZ	Beam Radiation of Adrenal Glands using Photons >10 MeV
DG023Z0	Beam Radiation of Adrenal Glands using Electrons, Intraoperative
DG023ZZ	Beam Radiation of Adrenal Glands using Electrons
DG025ZZ	Beam Radiation of Adrenal Glands using Neutrons
DG026ZZ	Beam Radiation of Adrenal Glands using Neutron Capture

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An elderly patient with known metastatic non–small cell lung cancer is admitted for management of progressive flank pain and imaging shows a solitary painful metastasis to the right adrenal gland causing focal symptoms; inpatient external beam radiation is planned to provide rapid local tumor control and palliation of pain. Typical codes: DG022ZZ, DG021ZZ
A middle-aged patient with a newly diagnosed functional adrenal cortical carcinoma undergoes a coordinated inpatient treatment plan after biopsy confirmation; as part of multimodality therapy, fractionated external beam radiation is delivered to the adrenal region to reduce tumor burden prior to or in place of immediate surgery. Typical codes: DG021ZZ, DG022ZZ
A postoperative patient develops an inoperable adrenal bed recurrence identified during the same hospital admission with a need for targeted intraoperative electron boost to the adrenal region during re-exploration for symptom control and local disease management. Typical codes: DG023Z0, DG023ZZ

Related Codes

DG00-PITUITARY-GLAND-BEAM-RADIATION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Pituitary Gland: Procedure Code Group Overview

DG01-PINEAL-BODY-BEAM-RADIATION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Pineal Body: Procedure Code Group Overview

DG04-PARATHYROID-REVISION-PARATHYROID-GLANDS-BEAM-RADIATION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Parathyroid Glands: Procedure Code Group Overview

DG05-THYROID-BEAM-RADIATION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Thyroid: 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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Adrenal Glands Beam Radiation Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

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Adrenal Glands Beam Radiation Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which procedures are included in ICD-10-PCS code group DG02?

What is the purpose of using DG02 codes in inpatient documentation?

What are the key code attributes for the DG02 procedure group?

Which specific ICD-10-PCS codes identify photon beam energies for adrenal gland radiation?

What other radiation modalities are listed in the DG02 code group?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which procedures are included in ICD-10-PCS code group DG02?

What is the purpose of using DG02 codes in inpatient documentation?

What are the key code attributes for the DG02 procedure group?

Which specific ICD-10-PCS codes identify photon beam energies for adrenal gland radiation?

What other radiation modalities are listed in the DG02 code group?

References