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

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group DGY0 includes procedures performed to administer other radiation to the pituitary gland. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when therapeutic radiation is delivered to treat pituitary gland disorders such as neoplasms or hormonal-secreting lesions. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS DGY0 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the procedure performed and determines appropriate case mix and payment.

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Pituitary Gland Other Radiation Procedure Overview

Procedures in this group involve delivery of therapeutic radiation specifically targeted to the pituitary gland and are coded in the Radiation Therapy section of ICD-10-PCS. These procedures target the endocrine system and use non-surgical radiation methods to treat pituitary gland conditions. Accurate coding of these radiation procedures is important for inpatient reimbursement because it documents the specific modality and anatomical target, which affects case mix and payment.

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
D	Section	Radiation Therapy
G	Body System	Endocrine System
Y	Operation	Other Radiation
0	Body Part	Pituitary Gland

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Pituitary Gland Other Radiation Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
D	Section	Radiation Therapy
G	Body System	Endocrine System
Y	Operation	Other Radiation
0	Body Part	Pituitary Gland

When to Use

Use a code from this group when therapeutic radiation other than standard external beam or brachytherapy is specifically administered to the pituitary gland. Select these codes for inpatient records when the pituitary gland is the anatomical target and the procedure fits the Other Radiation operation definition in ICD-10-PCS.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

3 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
DGY07ZZ	Contact Radiation of Pituitary Gland
DGY08ZZ	Hyperthermia of Pituitary Gland
DGY0FZZ	Plaque Radiation of Pituitary Gland

Typical Clinical Scenarios

A patient with a symptomatic pituitary macroadenoma causing progressive visual field loss is admitted for planned inpatient radiation therapy after neurosurgical evaluation determined the tumor is not fully resectable. Radiation is delivered as a focal non‑standard modality to reduce tumor bulk and relieve optic chiasm compression while preserving pituitary function. Typical codes: DGY07ZZ, DGY0FZZ
An older adult with a functional pituitary adenoma (Cushing disease) who remains hypercortisolemic after transsphenoidal surgery is hospitalized for escalation of therapy; targeted non‑standard radiation is used to control hormone‑secreting pituitary tissue when repeat surgery is deferred. Typical codes: DGY07ZZ, DGY08ZZ
A patient develops recurrent pituitary tumor growth months after prior radiation and presents with worsening endocrine dysfunction; inpatient care is required to deliver adjunctive localized radiation using plaque or contact techniques because conventional external beam retreatment is limited. Typical codes: DGY0FZZ, DGY07ZZ

Related Codes

DGY1-PINEAL-BODY-OTHER-RADIATION

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DGY2-ADRENAL-GLANDS-OTHER-RADIATION

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DGY4-PARATHYROID-GLANDS-OTHER-RADIATION

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

DGY5-THYROID-OTHER-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

3 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
DGY07ZZ	Contact Radiation of Pituitary Gland
DGY08ZZ	Hyperthermia of Pituitary Gland
DGY0FZZ	Plaque Radiation of Pituitary Gland

Typical Clinical Scenarios

A patient with a symptomatic pituitary macroadenoma causing progressive visual field loss is admitted for planned inpatient radiation therapy after neurosurgical evaluation determined the tumor is not fully resectable. Radiation is delivered as a focal non‑standard modality to reduce tumor bulk and relieve optic chiasm compression while preserving pituitary function. Typical codes: DGY07ZZ, DGY0FZZ
An older adult with a functional pituitary adenoma (Cushing disease) who remains hypercortisolemic after transsphenoidal surgery is hospitalized for escalation of therapy; targeted non‑standard radiation is used to control hormone‑secreting pituitary tissue when repeat surgery is deferred. Typical codes: DGY07ZZ, DGY08ZZ
A patient develops recurrent pituitary tumor growth months after prior radiation and presents with worsening endocrine dysfunction; inpatient care is required to deliver adjunctive localized radiation using plaque or contact techniques because conventional external beam retreatment is limited. Typical codes: DGY0FZZ, DGY07ZZ

Related Codes

DGY1-PINEAL-BODY-OTHER-RADIATION

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

DGY2-ADRENAL-GLANDS-OTHER-RADIATION

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

DGY4-PARATHYROID-GLANDS-OTHER-RADIATION

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

DGY5-THYROID-OTHER-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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Pituitary Gland Other Radiation Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

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Pituitary Gland Other 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 DGY0 code group?

What section and body system do DGY0 codes belong to?

Why is accurate coding of DGY0 procedures important for inpatient reimbursement?

For what clinical indications are DGY0 group procedures used?

What operation and body part attributes define the DGY0 code group?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which procedures are included in the ICD-10-PCS DGY0 code group?

What section and body system do DGY0 codes belong to?

Why is accurate coding of DGY0 procedures important for inpatient reimbursement?

For what clinical indications are DGY0 group procedures used?

What operation and body part attributes define the DGY0 code group?

References