ICD-10-PCS Code For Skin, Arm: Procedure Code Group Overview
The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group DH04 includes procedures performed to irradiate tissues in the skin of the arm. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when beam radiation is delivered to the arm skin for treatment of malignant or other clinical skin conditions requiring external radiation therapy. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS DH04 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.
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Skin, Arm Beam Radiation Procedure Overview
This procedure group includes beam radiation treatments directed at the skin of the arm and targets the Skin body system. Procedures involve delivery of externally generated ionizing radiation beams to treat malignant or benign skin conditions on the arm. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding of these radiation therapy procedures ensures inpatient records reflect the specific treatment delivered and supports correct reimbursement and case-mix assignment.
Code Attributes
| Character | ICD-10-PCS Category | Code Group Details |
|---|---|---|
| D | Section | Radiation Therapy |
| H | Body System | Skin |
| 0 | Operation | Beam Radiation |
| 4 | Body Part | Skin, Arm |