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

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group DT03 includes procedures performed to deliver beam radiation to structures in the urethra. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when external beam radiation therapy is administered to the urethra for treatment of malignancy or other conditions requiring targeted radiation. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS DT03 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Urethra Beam Radiation Procedure Overview

This procedure group includes beam radiation treatments directed at the urethra within the urinary system. Procedures involve delivering targeted external beam radiation to the urethral tissues to treat malignancy or other radiation-indicated conditions. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding is important for inpatient reimbursement because it documents the specific site and type of radiation therapy provided and supports appropriate case mix assignment.

Code Attributes

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

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Urethra 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
3	Body Part	Urethra

When to Use

Use a code from this group when a patient receives external beam radiation directed at the urethra during an inpatient stay. These codes apply when beam radiation is the documented therapeutic modality for urethral pathology such as cancer or other radiation-indicated conditions.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

8 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
DT030ZZ	Beam Radiation of Urethra using Photons <1 MeV
DT031ZZ	Beam Radiation of Urethra using Photons 1 - 10 MeV
DT032ZZ	Beam Radiation of Urethra using Photons >10 MeV
DT033Z0	Beam Radiation of Urethra using Electrons, Intraoperative
DT033ZZ	Beam Radiation of Urethra using Electrons
DT034ZZ	Beam Radiation of Urethra using Heavy Particles (Protons,Ions)
DT035ZZ	Beam Radiation of Urethra using Neutrons
DT036ZZ	Beam Radiation of Urethra using Neutron Capture

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An older male with locally advanced urethral carcinoma admitted for inpatient management after transurethral biopsy confirmed a high-grade tumor and significant urinary obstruction causing renal impairment; he is scheduled for fractionated external beam radiation directed at the urethra to reduce tumor bulk and relieve obstruction as part of nonoperative definitive therapy. Typical codes: DT032ZZ, DT031ZZ
A middle-aged female with recurrent urethral cancer previously treated with surgery who presents electively for planned adjuvant external beam radiation to the urethra to address microscopic residual disease identified on pathology; she is admitted for multidisciplinary coordination of care and initiation of targeted beam therapy. Typical codes: DT031ZZ, DT030ZZ
A patient develops bleeding and local tumor progression of a urethral malignancy during an inpatient stay after prior therapies; clinicians deliver intraoperative electron beam radiation to the urethra during a surgical procedure aimed at hemostasis and local control in the setting of acute complication. Typical codes: DT033Z0, DT033ZZ

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

DT01-URETER-BEAM-RADIATION

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

DT02-BLADDER-BEAM-RADIATION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Bladder: 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
DT030ZZ	Beam Radiation of Urethra using Photons <1 MeV
DT031ZZ	Beam Radiation of Urethra using Photons 1 - 10 MeV
DT032ZZ	Beam Radiation of Urethra using Photons >10 MeV
DT033Z0	Beam Radiation of Urethra using Electrons, Intraoperative
DT033ZZ	Beam Radiation of Urethra using Electrons
DT034ZZ	Beam Radiation of Urethra using Heavy Particles (Protons,Ions)
DT035ZZ	Beam Radiation of Urethra using Neutrons
DT036ZZ	Beam Radiation of Urethra using Neutron Capture

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An older male with locally advanced urethral carcinoma admitted for inpatient management after transurethral biopsy confirmed a high-grade tumor and significant urinary obstruction causing renal impairment; he is scheduled for fractionated external beam radiation directed at the urethra to reduce tumor bulk and relieve obstruction as part of nonoperative definitive therapy. Typical codes: DT032ZZ, DT031ZZ
A middle-aged female with recurrent urethral cancer previously treated with surgery who presents electively for planned adjuvant external beam radiation to the urethra to address microscopic residual disease identified on pathology; she is admitted for multidisciplinary coordination of care and initiation of targeted beam therapy. Typical codes: DT031ZZ, DT030ZZ
A patient develops bleeding and local tumor progression of a urethral malignancy during an inpatient stay after prior therapies; clinicians deliver intraoperative electron beam radiation to the urethra during a surgical procedure aimed at hemostasis and local control in the setting of acute complication. Typical codes: DT033Z0, DT033ZZ

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

DT01-URETER-BEAM-RADIATION

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

DT02-BLADDER-BEAM-RADIATION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Bladder: 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

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

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

What is the ICD-10-PCS section, body system, and operation for DT03 procedures?

What specific body part is represented in the DT03 code group?

Which individual ICD-10-PCS codes are included in the DT03 group for different radiation modalities?

Why is accurate coding within DT03 important for inpatient care?

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 urethra?

What is the ICD-10-PCS section, body system, and operation for DT03 procedures?

What specific body part is represented in the DT03 code group?

Which individual ICD-10-PCS codes are included in the DT03 group for different radiation modalities?

Why is accurate coding within DT03 important for inpatient care?

References