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 DT23 includes procedures performed to deliver stereotactic radiosurgery to structures in the urethra. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when patients undergo focused, high-dose radiation therapy specifically targeting urethral lesions. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS DT23 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the precise radiation therapy performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Urethra Stereotactic Radiosurgery Procedure Overview

This procedure group includes stereotactic radiosurgery procedures that target the urethra within the urinary system. These procedures deliver highly focused radiation to treat urethral lesions while minimizing dose to surrounding tissues. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding of these procedures ensures inpatient records reflect the specific radiation therapy performed and supports correct reimbursement.

Code Attributes

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

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Urethra Stereotactic Radiosurgery Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

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

When to Use

Use a code from this group when stereotactic radiosurgery is performed specifically on the urethra to treat malignant or benign lesions. Select the code that reflects the stereotactic radiation delivery and the urethral target as documented in the inpatient record.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

3 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
DT23DZZ	Stereotactic Other Photon Radiosurgery of Urethra
DT23HZZ	Stereotactic Particulate Radiosurgery of Urethra
DT23JZZ	Stereotactic Gamma Beam Radiosurgery of Urethra

DRG Codes

12 rows

DRG Code	Description
040	Peripheral, Cranial Nerve and Other Nervous System Procedures with MCC
041	Peripheral, Cranial Nerve and Other Nervous System Procedures with CC or Peripheral Neurostimulator
042	Peripheral, Cranial Nerve and Other Nervous System Procedures without CC/MCC
628	Other Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic O.R. Procedures with MCC
629	Other Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic O.R. Procedures with CC
630	Other Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic O.R. Procedures without CC/MCC
823	Lymphoma and Non-Acute Leukemia with Other Procedures with MCC
824	Lymphoma and Non-Acute Leukemia with Other Procedures with CC
825	Lymphoma and Non-Acute Leukemia with Other Procedures without CC/MCC
829	Myeloproliferative Disorders or Poorly Differentiated Neoplasms with Other Procedures with CC/MCC

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Typical Clinical Scenarios

An elderly male with a solitary, biopsy-proven urethral carcinoma localized to the bulbomembranous urethra is admitted for planned definitive stereotactic radiosurgery because surgical resection would cause unacceptable morbidity. The radiation oncology team delivers highly focused photon beams to the urethral tumor to maximize tumor dose while sparing surrounding pelvic structures. Inpatient coding should reflect stereotactic photon radiosurgery targeted to the urethra as documented in the record. Typical codes: DT23DZZ
A middle-aged female with recurrent urethral diverticular carcinoma previously treated with surgery presents with local recurrence confined to the distal urethra; she is admitted for stereotactic gamma beam radiosurgery when further surgery is contraindicated. The treatment team uses gamma beam stereotactic delivery to ablate the recurrent lesion with minimal exposure to the bladder and vaginal tissues. Coding should capture stereotactic gamma beam radiosurgery of the urethra as performed. Typical codes: DT23JZZ
A young adult male presents emergently with hemorrhage and rapidly enlarging benign urethral vascular malformation causing urinary retention; after stabilization, inpatient care includes stereotactic particulate radiosurgery to occlude the malformation when endoscopic or surgical options are not feasible. Focused particulate-based stereotactic radiation is delivered to the urethral lesion to control bleeding and reduce lesion size while preserving urethral function. Documentation should indicate stereotactic particulate radiosurgery directed at the urethra. Typical codes: DT23HZZ

Related Codes

DT20-KIDNEY-STEREOTACTIC-RADIOSURGERY

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

DT21-URETER-STEREOTACTIC-RADIOSURGERY

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

DT22-BLADDER-STEREOTACTIC-RADIOSURGERY

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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When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

3 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
DT23DZZ	Stereotactic Other Photon Radiosurgery of Urethra
DT23HZZ	Stereotactic Particulate Radiosurgery of Urethra
DT23JZZ	Stereotactic Gamma Beam Radiosurgery of Urethra

DRG Codes

12 rows

DRG Code	Description
040	Peripheral, Cranial Nerve and Other Nervous System Procedures with MCC
041	Peripheral, Cranial Nerve and Other Nervous System Procedures with CC or Peripheral Neurostimulator
042	Peripheral, Cranial Nerve and Other Nervous System Procedures without CC/MCC
628	Other Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic O.R. Procedures with MCC
629	Other Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic O.R. Procedures with CC
630	Other Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic O.R. Procedures without CC/MCC
823	Lymphoma and Non-Acute Leukemia with Other Procedures with MCC
824	Lymphoma and Non-Acute Leukemia with Other Procedures with CC
825	Lymphoma and Non-Acute Leukemia with Other Procedures without CC/MCC
829	Myeloproliferative Disorders or Poorly Differentiated Neoplasms with Other Procedures with CC/MCC

Showing 1–10 of 12

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An elderly male with a solitary, biopsy-proven urethral carcinoma localized to the bulbomembranous urethra is admitted for planned definitive stereotactic radiosurgery because surgical resection would cause unacceptable morbidity. The radiation oncology team delivers highly focused photon beams to the urethral tumor to maximize tumor dose while sparing surrounding pelvic structures. Inpatient coding should reflect stereotactic photon radiosurgery targeted to the urethra as documented in the record. Typical codes: DT23DZZ
A middle-aged female with recurrent urethral diverticular carcinoma previously treated with surgery presents with local recurrence confined to the distal urethra; she is admitted for stereotactic gamma beam radiosurgery when further surgery is contraindicated. The treatment team uses gamma beam stereotactic delivery to ablate the recurrent lesion with minimal exposure to the bladder and vaginal tissues. Coding should capture stereotactic gamma beam radiosurgery of the urethra as performed. Typical codes: DT23JZZ
A young adult male presents emergently with hemorrhage and rapidly enlarging benign urethral vascular malformation causing urinary retention; after stabilization, inpatient care includes stereotactic particulate radiosurgery to occlude the malformation when endoscopic or surgical options are not feasible. Focused particulate-based stereotactic radiation is delivered to the urethral lesion to control bleeding and reduce lesion size while preserving urethral function. Documentation should indicate stereotactic particulate radiosurgery directed at the urethra. Typical codes: DT23HZZ

Related Codes

DT20-KIDNEY-STEREOTACTIC-RADIOSURGERY

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

DT21-URETER-STEREOTACTIC-RADIOSURGERY

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

DT22-BLADDER-STEREOTACTIC-RADIOSURGERY

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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Urethra Stereotactic Radiosurgery Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

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

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Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which procedures are included in the DT23 ICD-10-PCS code group?

What is the primary operation and body system described by DT23 codes?

When should DT23 ICD-10-PCS codes be used in inpatient documentation?

How do DT23 codes relate to reimbursement and DRG assignment?

What radiation modalities are represented within the DT23 code set?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which procedures are included in the DT23 ICD-10-PCS code group?

What is the primary operation and body system described by DT23 codes?

When should DT23 ICD-10-PCS codes be used in inpatient documentation?

How do DT23 codes relate to reimbursement and DRG assignment?

What radiation modalities are represented within the DT23 code set?

References