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

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group DT01 includes procedures performed to deliver beam radiation to structures in the ureter. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when targeted external beam radiation therapy is administered to the ureter for treatment of malignant or other pathological conditions. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS DT01 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the radiation therapy performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Ureter Beam Radiation Procedure Overview

Procedures in this group involve delivery of targeted beam radiation to the ureter within the urinary system to treat neoplastic or other pathological conditions. These procedures are part of the Radiation Therapy section of the International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System and require precise specification of the ureter as the body part. Accurate coding ensures inpatient records reflect the radiation treatment delivered and supports correct case mix assignment and reimbursement.

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
D	Section	Radiation Therapy
T	Body System	Urinary System
0	Operation	Beam Radiation
1	Body Part	Ureter

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Ureter Beam Radiation Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
D	Section	Radiation Therapy
T	Body System	Urinary System
0	Operation	Beam Radiation
1	Body Part	Ureter

When to Use

Use a code from this group when a patient receives inpatient external beam radiation directed to the ureter for treatment of malignant or other ureteral conditions. Select the code that reflects the beam radiation procedure with the ureter specified as the body part and Radiation Therapy as the section.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

8 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
DT010ZZ	Beam Radiation of Ureter using Photons <1 MeV
DT011ZZ	Beam Radiation of Ureter using Photons 1 - 10 MeV
DT012ZZ	Beam Radiation of Ureter using Photons >10 MeV
DT013Z0	Beam Radiation of Ureter using Electrons, Intraoperative
DT013ZZ	Beam Radiation of Ureter using Electrons
DT014ZZ	Beam Radiation of Ureter using Heavy Particles (Protons,Ions)
DT015ZZ	Beam Radiation of Ureter using Neutrons
DT016ZZ	Beam Radiation of Ureter using Neutron Capture

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An elderly patient with locally advanced urothelial carcinoma of the distal ureter is admitted for inpatient radiation therapy planning and initiation because of significant hematuria and pain that require hospital management; external beam radiation is delivered to the ureter to control local tumor growth and palliate symptoms while systemic therapy is coordinated. Typical codes: DT012ZZ, DT014ZZ
A middle-aged patient with recurrent ureteral cancer previously treated surgically presents electively for fractionated definitive external beam radiation to the ureter as part of a coordinated oncologic treatment plan; inpatient admission is used for simulation, immobilization, and the first treatment sessions due to complex setup needs and comorbidities. Typical codes: DT011ZZ, DT013ZZ
A patient develops an obstructing ureteral tumor with acute renal compromise and severe pain; after stabilization, inpatient palliative beam radiation to the ureter is performed to rapidly reduce tumor burden and relieve obstruction when immediate surgical options are limited. Typical codes: DT010ZZ, DT015ZZ

ICD-10-PCS Code for Kidney: Procedure Code Group Overview

DT02-BLADDER-BEAM-RADIATION

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

DT03-URETHRA-BEAM-RADIATION

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

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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
DT010ZZ	Beam Radiation of Ureter using Photons <1 MeV
DT011ZZ	Beam Radiation of Ureter using Photons 1 - 10 MeV
DT012ZZ	Beam Radiation of Ureter using Photons >10 MeV
DT013Z0	Beam Radiation of Ureter using Electrons, Intraoperative
DT013ZZ	Beam Radiation of Ureter using Electrons
DT014ZZ	Beam Radiation of Ureter using Heavy Particles (Protons,Ions)
DT015ZZ	Beam Radiation of Ureter using Neutrons
DT016ZZ	Beam Radiation of Ureter using Neutron Capture

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An elderly patient with locally advanced urothelial carcinoma of the distal ureter is admitted for inpatient radiation therapy planning and initiation because of significant hematuria and pain that require hospital management; external beam radiation is delivered to the ureter to control local tumor growth and palliate symptoms while systemic therapy is coordinated. Typical codes: DT012ZZ, DT014ZZ
A middle-aged patient with recurrent ureteral cancer previously treated surgically presents electively for fractionated definitive external beam radiation to the ureter as part of a coordinated oncologic treatment plan; inpatient admission is used for simulation, immobilization, and the first treatment sessions due to complex setup needs and comorbidities. Typical codes: DT011ZZ, DT013ZZ
A patient develops an obstructing ureteral tumor with acute renal compromise and severe pain; after stabilization, inpatient palliative beam radiation to the ureter is performed to rapidly reduce tumor burden and relieve obstruction when immediate surgical options are limited. Typical codes: DT010ZZ, DT015ZZ

ICD-10-PCS Code for Kidney: Procedure Code Group Overview

DT02-BLADDER-BEAM-RADIATION

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

DT03-URETHRA-BEAM-RADIATION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Urethra: 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 Codes

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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 ICD-10-PCS code group covers beam radiation procedures for the ureter?

What body system and operation attributes define the DT01 group?

What specific procedure codes are included in DT01 for photon beam energies?

Are there DT01 codes for particle types other than photons?

How does accurate coding within DT01 affect inpatient documentation and reimbursement?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which ICD-10-PCS code group covers beam radiation procedures for the ureter?

What body system and operation attributes define the DT01 group?

What specific procedure codes are included in DT01 for photon beam energies?

Are there DT01 codes for particle types other than photons?

How does accurate coding within DT01 affect inpatient documentation and reimbursement?

References