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

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group DPYB includes procedures performed to deliver other radiation to anatomical structures in the tibia and fibula. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when therapeutic radiation is administered to the tibia or fibula for treatment or symptom control of musculoskeletal disease. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS DPYB group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Tibia/Fibula Other Radiation Procedure Overview

This procedure group includes radiation therapy procedures directed at the tibia and fibula within the musculoskeletal system. These procedures involve delivery of targeted therapeutic radiation to bone structures of the lower leg for disease control or palliation. Accurate coding is important for inpatient reimbursement because it documents the specific body part and radiation therapy operation performed, supporting correct case mix and payment.

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
D	Section	Radiation Therapy
P	Body System	Musculoskeletal System
Y	Operation	Other Radiation
B	Body Part	Tibia/Fibula

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Tibia/Fibula 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
B	Body Part	Tibia/Fibula

When to Use

Use a code from this group when a patient receives inpatient therapeutic radiation specifically directed at the tibia or fibula. These codes apply when radiation is performed to manage disease or symptoms involving the tibia and fibula as part of inpatient care.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

3 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
DPYB7ZZ	Contact Radiation of Tibia/Fibula
DPYB8ZZ	Hyperthermia of Tibia/Fibula
DPYBFZZ	Plaque Radiation of Tibia/Fibula

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An elderly patient with known metastatic breast cancer is admitted for escalating pain and limited mobility after progressive osteolytic lesions in the tibia cause severe focal bone pain unrelieved by systemic analgesics. Inpatient care is used to coordinate palliative interventions, pain control, and radiation planning to the affected tibial site to reduce tumor burden and relieve pain. Typical codes: DPYB7ZZ, DPYBFZZ
A middle-aged patient with a recurrent, locally aggressive osteosarcoma of the distal tibia undergoes planned inpatient multidisciplinary treatment to deliver localized radiation as part of neoadjuvant therapy prior to limb-sparing surgery; radiation is targeted specifically to the tibial lesion to decrease tumor size. The procedure is performed during an inpatient stay for close monitoring of acute radiation effects and coordination with surgical scheduling. Typical codes: DPYB7ZZ, DPYBFZZ
A patient hospitalized for treatment-related wound complication after prior limb radiation presents with a small, persistent radiotherapy-targetable lesion on the fibula causing refractory pain and impaired wound healing; clinicians elect to deliver focused contact radiation or plaque radiation to the fibular lesion to control local disease and aid symptom management. The inpatient setting allows management of wound care and monitoring for radiation toxicity. Typical codes: DPYB7ZZ, DPYBFZZ

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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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DPY6-HUMERUS-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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DPYC-OTHER-BONE-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
DPYB7ZZ	Contact Radiation of Tibia/Fibula
DPYB8ZZ	Hyperthermia of Tibia/Fibula
DPYBFZZ	Plaque Radiation of Tibia/Fibula

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An elderly patient with known metastatic breast cancer is admitted for escalating pain and limited mobility after progressive osteolytic lesions in the tibia cause severe focal bone pain unrelieved by systemic analgesics. Inpatient care is used to coordinate palliative interventions, pain control, and radiation planning to the affected tibial site to reduce tumor burden and relieve pain. Typical codes: DPYB7ZZ, DPYBFZZ
A middle-aged patient with a recurrent, locally aggressive osteosarcoma of the distal tibia undergoes planned inpatient multidisciplinary treatment to deliver localized radiation as part of neoadjuvant therapy prior to limb-sparing surgery; radiation is targeted specifically to the tibial lesion to decrease tumor size. The procedure is performed during an inpatient stay for close monitoring of acute radiation effects and coordination with surgical scheduling. Typical codes: DPYB7ZZ, DPYBFZZ
A patient hospitalized for treatment-related wound complication after prior limb radiation presents with a small, persistent radiotherapy-targetable lesion on the fibula causing refractory pain and impaired wound healing; clinicians elect to deliver focused contact radiation or plaque radiation to the fibular lesion to control local disease and aid symptom management. The inpatient setting allows management of wound care and monitoring for radiation toxicity. Typical codes: DPYB7ZZ, DPYBFZZ

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

DPY6-HUMERUS-OTHER-RADIATION

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

DPY7-RADIUS-ULNA-OTHER-RADIATION

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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

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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Code Attributes

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Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which procedures are included in the DPYB code group for tibia/fibula?

What is the primary clinical purpose of procedures coded to `DPYB`?

In which ICD-10-PCS section and body system is `DPYB` classified?

Why is accurate coding within the DPYB group important for inpatient reimbursement?

Can the DPYB codes be used for outpatient radiation therapy documentation?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which procedures are included in the DPYB code group for tibia/fibula?

What is the primary clinical purpose of procedures coded to `DPYB`?

In which ICD-10-PCS section and body system is `DPYB` classified?

Why is accurate coding within the DPYB group important for inpatient reimbursement?

Can the DPYB codes be used for outpatient radiation therapy documentation?

References