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

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group DT02 includes procedures performed to deliver beam radiation to structures in the bladder. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when a patient receives beam radiation therapy targeted at the bladder for treatment of malignant or other pathological conditions. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS DT02 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the procedure performed and determines appropriate case mix and payment.

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Bladder Beam Radiation Procedure Overview

This group includes beam radiation procedures directed at the bladder within the urinary system. These procedures involve delivering focused external or internal radiation beams to treat malignant or other pathological conditions of the bladder. Accurate coding of these radiation therapy procedures is important for inpatient reimbursement because it documents the therapy delivered, supports clinical records, and affects case mix and payment.

Code Attributes

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

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Bladder 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
2	Body Part	Bladder

When to Use

Use a code from this group when beam radiation is delivered specifically to the bladder as part of inpatient treatment. Codes apply when documentation supports radiation therapy directed at bladder tissue for oncologic or other therapeutic indications.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

8 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
DT020ZZ	Beam Radiation of Bladder using Photons <1 MeV
DT021ZZ	Beam Radiation of Bladder using Photons 1 - 10 MeV
DT022ZZ	Beam Radiation of Bladder using Photons >10 MeV
DT023Z0	Beam Radiation of Bladder using Electrons, Intraoperative
DT023ZZ	Beam Radiation of Bladder using Electrons
DT024ZZ	Beam Radiation of Bladder using Heavy Particles (Protons,Ions)
DT025ZZ	Beam Radiation of Bladder using Neutrons
DT026ZZ	Beam Radiation of Bladder using Neutron Capture

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Elderly patient with muscle-invasive bladder cancer admitted for inpatient preparation and delivery of a high-energy external beam radiation fraction as part of bladder-preserving therapy after multidisciplinary planning; inpatient admission occurs due to need for daily anesthesia for immobilization and comorbid condition monitoring during treatment. A beam radiation procedure targets bladder tissues to provide tumor control while coordinating with concurrent chemotherapy as indicated. Typical codes: DT022ZZ, DT024ZZ
Middle-aged patient undergoing intraoperative radiation therapy (IORT) to the bladder during a planned combined surgical procedure to resect a localized bladder tumor; the patient is in the operating room and requires a focused electron beam delivered directly to the bladder wall immediately after tumor excision. This intraoperative beam radiation is performed to deliver a concentrated dose to the tumor bed while minimizing exposure to surrounding structures. Typical codes: DT023Z0, DT023ZZ
Patient with recurrent superficial bladder tumor who presents for an urgent inpatient admission because prior external photon therapy failed and palliative high-dose neutron or neutron capture radiation is considered for symptom control of bleeding and local tumor burden; inpatient care is required for close monitoring of acute radiation effects and supportive measures. Beam radiation directed at the bladder using neutrons or neutron capture techniques is applied to attempt local control and palliation. Typical codes: DT025ZZ, DT026ZZ

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

DT01-URETER-BEAM-RADIATION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Ureter: 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
DT020ZZ	Beam Radiation of Bladder using Photons <1 MeV
DT021ZZ	Beam Radiation of Bladder using Photons 1 - 10 MeV
DT022ZZ	Beam Radiation of Bladder using Photons >10 MeV
DT023Z0	Beam Radiation of Bladder using Electrons, Intraoperative
DT023ZZ	Beam Radiation of Bladder using Electrons
DT024ZZ	Beam Radiation of Bladder using Heavy Particles (Protons,Ions)
DT025ZZ	Beam Radiation of Bladder using Neutrons
DT026ZZ	Beam Radiation of Bladder using Neutron Capture

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Elderly patient with muscle-invasive bladder cancer admitted for inpatient preparation and delivery of a high-energy external beam radiation fraction as part of bladder-preserving therapy after multidisciplinary planning; inpatient admission occurs due to need for daily anesthesia for immobilization and comorbid condition monitoring during treatment. A beam radiation procedure targets bladder tissues to provide tumor control while coordinating with concurrent chemotherapy as indicated. Typical codes: DT022ZZ, DT024ZZ
Middle-aged patient undergoing intraoperative radiation therapy (IORT) to the bladder during a planned combined surgical procedure to resect a localized bladder tumor; the patient is in the operating room and requires a focused electron beam delivered directly to the bladder wall immediately after tumor excision. This intraoperative beam radiation is performed to deliver a concentrated dose to the tumor bed while minimizing exposure to surrounding structures. Typical codes: DT023Z0, DT023ZZ
Patient with recurrent superficial bladder tumor who presents for an urgent inpatient admission because prior external photon therapy failed and palliative high-dose neutron or neutron capture radiation is considered for symptom control of bleeding and local tumor burden; inpatient care is required for close monitoring of acute radiation effects and supportive measures. Beam radiation directed at the bladder using neutrons or neutron capture techniques is applied to attempt local control and palliation. Typical codes: DT025ZZ, DT026ZZ

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

DT01-URETER-BEAM-RADIATION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Ureter: 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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Related Codes

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Code Attributes

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ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

What procedures does ICD-10-PCS group DT02 cover?

Which specific ICD-10-PCS codes are included in the DT02 group?

What are the key code attributes for the DT02 group?

Why is accurate coding in the DT02 group important for inpatient care?

How are different radiation types represented within the DT02 codes?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

What procedures does ICD-10-PCS group DT02 cover?

Which specific ICD-10-PCS codes are included in the DT02 group?

What are the key code attributes for the DT02 group?

Why is accurate coding in the DT02 group important for inpatient care?

How are different radiation types represented within the DT02 codes?

References