ICD-10-PCS Code For Skin, Leg: Procedure Code Group Overview

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group DH0B includes procedures performed to deliver beam radiation to skin in Skin, Leg. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when external beam radiation is administered to the skin of the leg for treatment of malignancy or other pathological conditions requiring therapeutic irradiation. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS DH0B group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Skin, Leg Beam Radiation Procedure Overview

This procedure group includes beam radiation treatments directed at the skin of the leg and targets the integumentary system for therapeutic irradiation. Procedures involve delivering external beam radiation to treat malignant or other pathological skin conditions on the leg. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding of these procedures ensures inpatient records reflect the specific body part and operation, which supports correct case mix assignment and reimbursement.

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
D	Section	Radiation Therapy
H	Body System	Skin
0	Operation	Beam Radiation
B	Body Part	Skin, Leg

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Skin, Leg Beam Radiation Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
D	Section	Radiation Therapy
H	Body System	Skin
0	Operation	Beam Radiation
B	Body Part	Skin, Leg

When to Use

Use codes from this group when inpatient beam radiation is performed specifically on the skin of the leg. Assign these codes when documentation indicates external beam radiation therapy was delivered to the leg skin as part of the inpatient course.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

8 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
DH0B0ZZ	Beam Radiation of Leg Skin using Photons <1 MeV
DH0B1ZZ	Beam Radiation of Leg Skin using Photons 1 - 10 MeV
DH0B2ZZ	Beam Radiation of Leg Skin using Photons >10 MeV
DH0B3Z0	Beam Radiation of Leg Skin using Electrons, Intraoperative
DH0B3ZZ	Beam Radiation of Leg Skin using Electrons
DH0B4ZZ	Beam Radiation of Leg Skin using Heavy Particles (Protons,Ions)
DH0B5ZZ	Beam Radiation of Leg Skin using Neutrons
DH0B6ZZ	Beam Radiation of Leg Skin using Neutron Capture

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An elderly patient with a rapidly enlarging, ulcerating squamous cell carcinoma of the anterior lower leg is admitted for pain control and initiation of definitive local therapy because surgical resection is not feasible due to peripheral vascular disease and comorbidities. Inpatient external beam radiation is planned to deliver a therapeutic course targeted to the skin lesion to achieve local control and palliation of symptoms. Typical codes: DH0B1ZZ, DH0B2ZZ
A middle-aged patient with multiple recurrent basal cell carcinomas on the shin following prior excisions is admitted electively for fractionated external beam treatment to the affected skin, coordinated with plastic surgery for wound management. The inpatient stay is used to deliver a focused radiation regimen when outpatient access is limited and to monitor skin reaction in the immediate postoperative period. Typical codes: DH0B0ZZ, DH0B3ZZ
A patient undergoing limb-sparing tumor debulking for a soft-tissue sarcoma involving the skin of the leg receives intraoperative electron beam radiation to the operative field to reduce local recurrence risk; the patient remains inpatient for postoperative monitoring and completion of care. The intraoperative technique directs electrons to the skin and wound bed during the surgical procedure. Typical codes: DH0B3Z0

Related Codes

DH02-SKIN-FACE-BEAM-RADIATION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Skin, Face: Procedure Code Group Overview

DH03-SKIN-NECK-BEAM-RADIATION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Skin, Neck: Procedure Code Group Overview

DH04-SKIN-ARM-BEAM-RADIATION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Skin, Arm: Procedure Code Group Overview

DH06-SKIN-CHEST-BEAM-RADIATION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Skin Chest: Procedure Code Group Overview

DH07-SKIN-BACK-BEAM-RADIATION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Skin Back: Procedure Code Group Overview

DH08-SKIN-ABDOMEN-BEAM-RADIATION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Skin Abdomen: Procedure Code Group Overview

DH09-SKIN-BUTTOCK-BEAM-RADIATION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Skin, Buttock: 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
DH0B0ZZ	Beam Radiation of Leg Skin using Photons <1 MeV
DH0B1ZZ	Beam Radiation of Leg Skin using Photons 1 - 10 MeV
DH0B2ZZ	Beam Radiation of Leg Skin using Photons >10 MeV
DH0B3Z0	Beam Radiation of Leg Skin using Electrons, Intraoperative
DH0B3ZZ	Beam Radiation of Leg Skin using Electrons
DH0B4ZZ	Beam Radiation of Leg Skin using Heavy Particles (Protons,Ions)
DH0B5ZZ	Beam Radiation of Leg Skin using Neutrons
DH0B6ZZ	Beam Radiation of Leg Skin using Neutron Capture

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An elderly patient with a rapidly enlarging, ulcerating squamous cell carcinoma of the anterior lower leg is admitted for pain control and initiation of definitive local therapy because surgical resection is not feasible due to peripheral vascular disease and comorbidities. Inpatient external beam radiation is planned to deliver a therapeutic course targeted to the skin lesion to achieve local control and palliation of symptoms. Typical codes: DH0B1ZZ, DH0B2ZZ
A middle-aged patient with multiple recurrent basal cell carcinomas on the shin following prior excisions is admitted electively for fractionated external beam treatment to the affected skin, coordinated with plastic surgery for wound management. The inpatient stay is used to deliver a focused radiation regimen when outpatient access is limited and to monitor skin reaction in the immediate postoperative period. Typical codes: DH0B0ZZ, DH0B3ZZ
A patient undergoing limb-sparing tumor debulking for a soft-tissue sarcoma involving the skin of the leg receives intraoperative electron beam radiation to the operative field to reduce local recurrence risk; the patient remains inpatient for postoperative monitoring and completion of care. The intraoperative technique directs electrons to the skin and wound bed during the surgical procedure. Typical codes: DH0B3Z0

Related Codes

DH02-SKIN-FACE-BEAM-RADIATION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Skin, Face: Procedure Code Group Overview

DH03-SKIN-NECK-BEAM-RADIATION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Skin, Neck: Procedure Code Group Overview

DH04-SKIN-ARM-BEAM-RADIATION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Skin, Arm: Procedure Code Group Overview

DH06-SKIN-CHEST-BEAM-RADIATION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Skin Chest: Procedure Code Group Overview

DH07-SKIN-BACK-BEAM-RADIATION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Skin Back: Procedure Code Group Overview

DH08-SKIN-ABDOMEN-BEAM-RADIATION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Skin Abdomen: Procedure Code Group Overview

DH09-SKIN-BUTTOCK-BEAM-RADIATION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Skin, Buttock: 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 Skin, Leg: Procedure Code Group Overview

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Skin, Leg Beam Radiation Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

ICD-10-PCS Code For Skin, Leg: Procedure Code Group Overview

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Skin, Leg Beam Radiation Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which body system and operation does ICD-10-PCS code group DH0B represent?

What are the available energy modalities listed in the DH0B code group?

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

Why is accurate coding within the DH0B group important for inpatient records?

Which specific ICD-10-PCS codes correspond to beam radiation of leg skin using electrons?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which body system and operation does ICD-10-PCS code group DH0B represent?

What are the available energy modalities listed in the DH0B code group?

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

Why is accurate coding within the DH0B group important for inpatient records?

Which specific ICD-10-PCS codes correspond to beam radiation of leg skin using electrons?

References