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

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group DPY6 includes procedures performed to apply other radiation to the humerus. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when a patient receives focused radiation therapy directed at the humerus for treatment of neoplastic or other pathologic conditions. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS DPY6 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the specific radiation procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Humerus Other Radiation Procedure Overview

Procedures in this group involve delivery of targeted radiation therapy to the humerus, addressing musculoskeletal conditions or tumors affecting the upper arm bone. These procedures are part of the Radiation Therapy section and specifically target the musculoskeletal system. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding ensures inpatient records reflect the radiation treatment delivered to the humerus and supports appropriate reimbursement and case mix assignment.

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
D	Section	Radiation Therapy
P	Body System	Musculoskeletal System
Y	Operation	Other Radiation
6	Body Part	Humerus

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Humerus Other Radiation Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
D	Section	Radiation Therapy
P	Body System	Musculoskeletal System
Y	Operation	Other Radiation
6	Body Part	Humerus

When to Use

Use a code from this group when radiation therapy is intentionally applied to the humerus as the targeted body part during an inpatient encounter. Select these codes when the procedure performed is classified as other radiation rather than brachytherapy, stereotactic, or external beam categories.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

3 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
DPY67ZZ	Contact Radiation of Humerus
DPY68ZZ	Hyperthermia of Humerus
DPY6FZZ	Plaque Radiation of Humerus

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An elderly patient with a known metastatic breast carcinoma admitted for severe, refractory pain and impending pathologic fracture of the humerus despite systemic therapy. Inpatient radiation oncology is consulted to deliver focused radiation to the humeral lesion to reduce tumor bulk, control pain, and help prevent fracture during acute hospitalization. Typical codes: DPY67ZZ, DPY6FZZ
A middle-aged patient hospitalized after surgical stabilization of a humeral bone tumor who requires adjuvant localized radiation to the surgical bed to treat residual microscopic disease. The procedure is performed during the inpatient stay to provide targeted radiation to the humerus as part of the multidisciplinary oncologic management. Typical codes: DPY67ZZ, DPY6FZZ
A patient with a recurrent primary bone sarcoma of the proximal humerus presenting with a nonhealing local recurrence after prior external beam therapy; hyperthermia is used adjunctively during an inpatient course to sensitize tumor tissue to radiation directed at the humerus. The goal is local tumor control and symptom palliation during a planned inpatient treatment regimen. Typical codes: DPY68ZZ

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DPY3-MANDIBLE-OTHER-RADIATION

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DPY4-STERNUM-OTHER-RADIATION

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DPY5-RIBS-OTHER-RADIATION

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DPY7-RADIUS-ULNA-OTHER-RADIATION

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DPY8-PELVIC-BONES-OTHER-RADIATION

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DPY9-FEMUR-OTHER-RADIATION

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DPYB-TIBIA-FIBULA-OTHER-RADIATION

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DPYC-OTHER-BONE-OTHER-RADIATION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Other Bone: 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
DPY67ZZ	Contact Radiation of Humerus
DPY68ZZ	Hyperthermia of Humerus
DPY6FZZ	Plaque Radiation of Humerus

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An elderly patient with a known metastatic breast carcinoma admitted for severe, refractory pain and impending pathologic fracture of the humerus despite systemic therapy. Inpatient radiation oncology is consulted to deliver focused radiation to the humeral lesion to reduce tumor bulk, control pain, and help prevent fracture during acute hospitalization. Typical codes: DPY67ZZ, DPY6FZZ
A middle-aged patient hospitalized after surgical stabilization of a humeral bone tumor who requires adjuvant localized radiation to the surgical bed to treat residual microscopic disease. The procedure is performed during the inpatient stay to provide targeted radiation to the humerus as part of the multidisciplinary oncologic management. Typical codes: DPY67ZZ, DPY6FZZ
A patient with a recurrent primary bone sarcoma of the proximal humerus presenting with a nonhealing local recurrence after prior external beam therapy; hyperthermia is used adjunctively during an inpatient course to sensitize tumor tissue to radiation directed at the humerus. The goal is local tumor control and symptom palliation during a planned inpatient treatment regimen. Typical codes: DPY68ZZ

Related Codes

DPY0-SKULL-OTHER-RADIATION

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

DPY2-MAXILLA-OTHER-RADIATION

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

DPY3-MANDIBLE-OTHER-RADIATION

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

DPY4-STERNUM-OTHER-RADIATION

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

DPY5-RIBS-OTHER-RADIATION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Rib(S): Procedure Code Group Overview

DPY7-RADIUS-ULNA-OTHER-RADIATION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Radius/Ulna: Procedure Code Group Overview

DPY8-PELVIC-BONES-OTHER-RADIATION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Pelvic Bones: Procedure Code Group Overview

DPY9-FEMUR-OTHER-RADIATION

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

DPYB-TIBIA-FIBULA-OTHER-RADIATION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Tibia/Fibula: Procedure Code Group Overview

DPYC-OTHER-BONE-OTHER-RADIATION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Other Bone: 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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Humerus Other Radiation Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

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Humerus Other Radiation Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which body part is targeted by the DPY6 procedure group?

What operations are represented in the DPY6 code group?

Which specific ICD-10-PCS codes are included in this group?

In what clinical context are DPY6 codes used for inpatient documentation?

Why is accurate coding within the DPY6 group important for inpatient records?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which body part is targeted by the DPY6 procedure group?

What operations are represented in the DPY6 code group?

Which specific ICD-10-PCS codes are included in this group?

In what clinical context are DPY6 codes used for inpatient documentation?

Why is accurate coding within the DPY6 group important for inpatient records?

References