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

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group DHY8 includes procedures performed to administer other radiation to skin in the abdomen. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when therapeutic radiation is delivered specifically to cutaneous lesions or conditions on the abdominal skin. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS DHY8 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Skin, Abdomen Other Radiation Procedure Overview

This procedure group includes radiation therapy procedures directed at the skin of the abdominal region and targets the integumentary system. The procedures involve delivery of therapeutic radiation to treat skin pathology on the abdomen. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding ensures inpatient records reflect the treatment delivered and supports correct reimbursement.

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
D	Section	Radiation Therapy
H	Body System	Skin
Y	Operation	Other Radiation
8	Body Part	Skin, Abdomen

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Skin, Abdomen Other Radiation Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
D	Section	Radiation Therapy
H	Body System	Skin
Y	Operation	Other Radiation
8	Body Part	Skin, Abdomen

When to Use

Use a code from this group when other radiation therapy is intentionally delivered to treat skin conditions located on the abdomen during an inpatient stay. These codes apply when documentation specifies radiation to the abdominal skin as the target of therapy.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

3 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
DHY87ZZ	Contact Radiation of Abdomen Skin
DHY88ZZ	Hyperthermia of Abdomen Skin
DHY8FZZ	Plaque Radiation of Abdomen Skin

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An elderly patient with multiple superficial, biopsy-proven squamous cell carcinomas distributed across the lower abdominal skin is admitted for inpatient radiation therapy when outpatient treatment is not feasible due to mobility and comorbidity concerns. A localized applicator is placed directly on the abdominal cutaneous lesions to deliver sealed-source contact radiation under monitored inpatient conditions to ensure precise dosing and skin protection. Typical codes: DHY87ZZ
A middle-aged patient presents with a painful, recurrent nodular melanoma on the periumbilical abdominal skin after prior excision; the tumor board elects to use high-temperature adjunct therapy in conjunction with radiation to enhance tumor cell kill. The patient is admitted for a coordinated session of superficial hyperthermia applied to the abdominal skin lesions before radiation to increase local control while inpatient monitoring manages potential thermal injury. Typical codes: DHY88ZZ
An adult with a partially resected large conjunctival-type cutaneous plaque on the lower abdomen has residual tumor adherent to deep dermis; because of lesion geometry and proximity to prior surgical site, a custom radioactive plaque is applied directly to the abdominal skin surface in the operating suite and the patient remains admitted for plaque radiation delivery and observation for skin reaction and wound complications. Typical codes: DHY8FZZ

Related Codes

DHY2-SKIN-FACE-OTHER-RADIATION

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

DHY3-SKIN-NECK-OTHER-RADIATION

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

DHY4-SKIN-ARM-OTHER-RADIATION

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

DHY5-HAND-OTHER-RADIATION

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

DHY6-SKIN-CHEST-OTHER-RADIATION

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

DHY7-SKIN-BACK-OTHER-RADIATION

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

DHY9-SKIN-BUTTOCK-OTHER-RADIATION

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

DHYB-SKIN-LEG-OTHER-RADIATION

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

DHYC-FOOT-OTHER-RADIATION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Foot: 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

3 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
DHY87ZZ	Contact Radiation of Abdomen Skin
DHY88ZZ	Hyperthermia of Abdomen Skin
DHY8FZZ	Plaque Radiation of Abdomen Skin

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An elderly patient with multiple superficial, biopsy-proven squamous cell carcinomas distributed across the lower abdominal skin is admitted for inpatient radiation therapy when outpatient treatment is not feasible due to mobility and comorbidity concerns. A localized applicator is placed directly on the abdominal cutaneous lesions to deliver sealed-source contact radiation under monitored inpatient conditions to ensure precise dosing and skin protection. Typical codes: DHY87ZZ
A middle-aged patient presents with a painful, recurrent nodular melanoma on the periumbilical abdominal skin after prior excision; the tumor board elects to use high-temperature adjunct therapy in conjunction with radiation to enhance tumor cell kill. The patient is admitted for a coordinated session of superficial hyperthermia applied to the abdominal skin lesions before radiation to increase local control while inpatient monitoring manages potential thermal injury. Typical codes: DHY88ZZ
An adult with a partially resected large conjunctival-type cutaneous plaque on the lower abdomen has residual tumor adherent to deep dermis; because of lesion geometry and proximity to prior surgical site, a custom radioactive plaque is applied directly to the abdominal skin surface in the operating suite and the patient remains admitted for plaque radiation delivery and observation for skin reaction and wound complications. Typical codes: DHY8FZZ

Related Codes

DHY2-SKIN-FACE-OTHER-RADIATION

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

DHY3-SKIN-NECK-OTHER-RADIATION

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

DHY4-SKIN-ARM-OTHER-RADIATION

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

DHY5-HAND-OTHER-RADIATION

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

DHY6-SKIN-CHEST-OTHER-RADIATION

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

DHY7-SKIN-BACK-OTHER-RADIATION

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

DHY9-SKIN-BUTTOCK-OTHER-RADIATION

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

DHYB-SKIN-LEG-OTHER-RADIATION

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

DHYC-FOOT-OTHER-RADIATION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Foot: 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, Abdomen: Procedure Code Group Overview

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Skin, Abdomen Other Radiation Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

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

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Skin, Abdomen 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 code group DHY8?

What is the primary purpose of procedures coded in DHY8?

How does accurate coding within DHY8 affect inpatient documentation and reimbursement?

Under which ICD-10-PCS section and body system do DHY8 procedures fall?

Are there related DRGs listed for the DHY8 code group?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which procedures are included in the ICD-10-PCS code group DHY8?

What is the primary purpose of procedures coded in DHY8?

How does accurate coding within DHY8 affect inpatient documentation and reimbursement?

Under which ICD-10-PCS section and body system do DHY8 procedures fall?

Are there related DRGs listed for the DHY8 code group?

References