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

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group DW03 includes procedures performed to irradiate tissue using externally generated radiation beams in the abdomen. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when beam radiation therapy is delivered to abdominal anatomical regions for treatment of malignancy or other indications. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS DW03 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Abdomen Beam Radiation Procedure Overview

This procedure group includes inpatient beam radiation therapies targeted to the abdomen and surrounding anatomical regions. These procedures deliver externally generated radiation beams to treat tumors or other pathological conditions in the abdominal anatomical regions. Accurate coding of these radiation therapy procedures is important for reflecting the clinical treatment provided and for appropriate inpatient reimbursement.

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
D	Section	Radiation Therapy
W	Body System	Anatomical Regions
0	Operation	Beam Radiation
3	Body Part	Abdomen

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Abdomen Beam Radiation Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
D	Section	Radiation Therapy
W	Body System	Anatomical Regions
0	Operation	Beam Radiation
3	Body Part	Abdomen

When to Use

Use a code from this group when external beam radiation therapy is performed targeting the abdomen during an inpatient encounter. Assign the code when documentation confirms delivery of externally generated radiation beams to abdominal anatomical regions as part of the patient's treatment plan.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

8 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
DW030ZZ	Beam Radiation of Abdomen using Photons <1 MeV
DW031ZZ	Beam Radiation of Abdomen using Photons 1 - 10 MeV
DW032ZZ	Beam Radiation of Abdomen using Photons >10 MeV
DW033Z0	Beam Radiation of Abdomen using Electrons, Intraoperative
DW033ZZ	Beam Radiation of Abdomen using Electrons
DW034ZZ	Beam Radiation of Abdomen using Heavy Particles (Protons,Ions)
DW035ZZ	Beam Radiation of Abdomen using Neutrons
DW036ZZ	Beam Radiation of Abdomen using Neutron Capture

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An adult patient with a locally advanced primary liver tumor is admitted for a planned fractionated course of external beam radiation directed to the abdominal target volume as part of multimodality oncologic therapy. Treatment is delivered with high-energy photons (1–10 MeV) to achieve deep tissue penetration while sparing surrounding normal organs. The procedure documents externally generated beam radiation specifically targeting the abdomen during the inpatient stay. Typical codes: DW031ZZ
An elderly patient presents after acute gastrointestinal bleeding from a pelvic-abdominal malignancy with rapid tumor progression; inpatient care is initiated and palliative external beam radiation is given to the abdominal tumor to reduce bleeding and local mass effect. Because deep-seated tumor control is needed, high-energy photons greater than 10 MeV are used to reach the lesion within the abdomen. The radiation is delivered as externally generated beams during the hospital admission. Typical codes: DW032ZZ
A patient undergoing intraoperative management for recurrent abdominal sarcoma has intraoperative electron beam therapy applied directly to the tumor bed immediately following surgical resection to deliver a concentrated dose while minimizing exposure to adjacent organs. The intraoperative delivery uses electrons targeted to the abdominal operative site during the same inpatient operative encounter. Documentation specifies externally generated electron beam radiation administered intraoperatively to the abdomen. Typical codes: DW033Z0

Related Codes

DW01-HEAD-AND-NECK-BEAM-RADIATION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Head And Neck: Procedure Code Group Overview

DW02-CHEST-BEAM-RADIATION

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

DW04-HEMIBODY-BEAM-RADIATION

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

DW05-WHOLE-BODY-BEAM-RADIATION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Whole Body: Procedure Code Group Overview

DW06-PELVIC-REGION-BEAM-RADIATION-PELVIC-REGION-BEAM-RADIATION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Pelvic Region: 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

8 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
DW030ZZ	Beam Radiation of Abdomen using Photons <1 MeV
DW031ZZ	Beam Radiation of Abdomen using Photons 1 - 10 MeV
DW032ZZ	Beam Radiation of Abdomen using Photons >10 MeV
DW033Z0	Beam Radiation of Abdomen using Electrons, Intraoperative
DW033ZZ	Beam Radiation of Abdomen using Electrons
DW034ZZ	Beam Radiation of Abdomen using Heavy Particles (Protons,Ions)
DW035ZZ	Beam Radiation of Abdomen using Neutrons
DW036ZZ	Beam Radiation of Abdomen using Neutron Capture

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An adult patient with a locally advanced primary liver tumor is admitted for a planned fractionated course of external beam radiation directed to the abdominal target volume as part of multimodality oncologic therapy. Treatment is delivered with high-energy photons (1–10 MeV) to achieve deep tissue penetration while sparing surrounding normal organs. The procedure documents externally generated beam radiation specifically targeting the abdomen during the inpatient stay. Typical codes: DW031ZZ
An elderly patient presents after acute gastrointestinal bleeding from a pelvic-abdominal malignancy with rapid tumor progression; inpatient care is initiated and palliative external beam radiation is given to the abdominal tumor to reduce bleeding and local mass effect. Because deep-seated tumor control is needed, high-energy photons greater than 10 MeV are used to reach the lesion within the abdomen. The radiation is delivered as externally generated beams during the hospital admission. Typical codes: DW032ZZ
A patient undergoing intraoperative management for recurrent abdominal sarcoma has intraoperative electron beam therapy applied directly to the tumor bed immediately following surgical resection to deliver a concentrated dose while minimizing exposure to adjacent organs. The intraoperative delivery uses electrons targeted to the abdominal operative site during the same inpatient operative encounter. Documentation specifies externally generated electron beam radiation administered intraoperatively to the abdomen. Typical codes: DW033Z0

Related Codes

DW01-HEAD-AND-NECK-BEAM-RADIATION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Head And Neck: Procedure Code Group Overview

DW02-CHEST-BEAM-RADIATION

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

DW04-HEMIBODY-BEAM-RADIATION

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

DW05-WHOLE-BODY-BEAM-RADIATION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Whole Body: Procedure Code Group Overview

DW06-PELVIC-REGION-BEAM-RADIATION-PELVIC-REGION-BEAM-RADIATION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Pelvic Region: 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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Abdomen Beam Radiation Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

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

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Abdomen Beam Radiation Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which ICD-10-PCS section and operation describe the DW03 code group?

What body system and body part are represented in DW03 codes?

Which specific procedure codes are included in the DW03 group?

How does accurate coding within DW03 affect inpatient claims?

What types of radiation modalities are specified in the DW03 code list?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which ICD-10-PCS section and operation describe the DW03 code group?

What body system and body part are represented in DW03 codes?

Which specific procedure codes are included in the DW03 group?

How does accurate coding within DW03 affect inpatient claims?

What types of radiation modalities are specified in the DW03 code list?

References