ICD-10-PCS Code For Pelvic Region: Procedure Code Group Overview

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group DW06 includes procedures performed to deliver beam radiation to structures in the pelvic region. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when external beam radiation therapy is administered to the pelvic anatomical region for treatment of malignancy or other conditions requiring targeted radiation. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS DW06 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Pelvic Region Beam Radiation Procedure Overview

Procedures in this group involve delivery of beam radiation therapy directed to the pelvic region within the anatomical regions body system. These procedures target pelvic tissues and structures to treat malignant or other pathologic conditions using external beam radiation. Accurate coding reflects the radiation therapy delivered and supports correct inpatient reimbursement and clinical documentation. Coding precision is important for capturing the treatment intent and resource use.

Code Attributes

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

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Pelvic Region 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
6	Body Part	Pelvic Region

When to Use

Use a code from this group when inpatient external beam radiation is administered to tissues or tumors located in the pelvic region. Select the code that matches the specific pelvic target and radiation technique documented in the medical record.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

8 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
DW060ZZ	Beam Radiation of Pelvic Region using Photons <1 MeV
DW061ZZ	Beam Radiation of Pelvic Region using Photons 1 - 10 MeV
DW062ZZ	Beam Radiation of Pelvic Region using Photons >10 MeV
DW063Z0	Beam Radiation of Pelvic Region using Electrons, Intraoperative
DW063ZZ	Beam Radiation of Pelvic Region using Electrons
DW064ZZ	Beam Radiation of Pelvic Region using Heavy Particles (Protons,Ions)
DW065ZZ	Beam Radiation of Pelvic Region using Neutrons
DW066ZZ	Beam Radiation of Pelvic Region using Neutron Capture

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Elderly patient with locally advanced cervical cancer admitted for inpatient management following surgical staging and symptomatic pelvic pain and bleeding; after multidisciplinary review, inpatient external beam radiation is initiated to reduce tumor burden and control hemorrhage prior to planning for concurrent chemotherapy. A photon beam regimen appropriate for deep pelvic targets is selected to treat pelvic tissues while minimizing dose to surrounding organs. Typical codes: DW062ZZ, DW061ZZ
Middle-aged patient with recurrent rectal carcinoma presenting electively for a planned course of external beam radiotherapy to the pelvis as part of multimodality salvage treatment after prior surgery; the patient is admitted for simulation, immobilization, and fractionated inpatient treatment delivery when outpatient delivery is not feasible. Beam radiation is directed to the pelvic region to target the recurrent tumor and regional nodes. Typical codes: DW061ZZ, DW060ZZ
Young adult with an intraoperative decision to deliver electron boost to the pelvic tumor bed during a pelvic exenteration for locally recurrent gynecologic malignancy; the patient is in the operating room and receives intraoperative electron beam radiation to the exposed pelvic tissues to sterilize microscopic disease. Typical codes: DW063Z0, DW063ZZ

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

DW03-ABDOMEN-BEAM-RADIATION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Abdomen: 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

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
DW060ZZ	Beam Radiation of Pelvic Region using Photons <1 MeV
DW061ZZ	Beam Radiation of Pelvic Region using Photons 1 - 10 MeV
DW062ZZ	Beam Radiation of Pelvic Region using Photons >10 MeV
DW063Z0	Beam Radiation of Pelvic Region using Electrons, Intraoperative
DW063ZZ	Beam Radiation of Pelvic Region using Electrons
DW064ZZ	Beam Radiation of Pelvic Region using Heavy Particles (Protons,Ions)
DW065ZZ	Beam Radiation of Pelvic Region using Neutrons
DW066ZZ	Beam Radiation of Pelvic Region using Neutron Capture

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Elderly patient with locally advanced cervical cancer admitted for inpatient management following surgical staging and symptomatic pelvic pain and bleeding; after multidisciplinary review, inpatient external beam radiation is initiated to reduce tumor burden and control hemorrhage prior to planning for concurrent chemotherapy. A photon beam regimen appropriate for deep pelvic targets is selected to treat pelvic tissues while minimizing dose to surrounding organs. Typical codes: DW062ZZ, DW061ZZ
Middle-aged patient with recurrent rectal carcinoma presenting electively for a planned course of external beam radiotherapy to the pelvis as part of multimodality salvage treatment after prior surgery; the patient is admitted for simulation, immobilization, and fractionated inpatient treatment delivery when outpatient delivery is not feasible. Beam radiation is directed to the pelvic region to target the recurrent tumor and regional nodes. Typical codes: DW061ZZ, DW060ZZ
Young adult with an intraoperative decision to deliver electron boost to the pelvic tumor bed during a pelvic exenteration for locally recurrent gynecologic malignancy; the patient is in the operating room and receives intraoperative electron beam radiation to the exposed pelvic tissues to sterilize microscopic disease. Typical codes: DW063Z0, DW063ZZ

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

DW03-ABDOMEN-BEAM-RADIATION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Abdomen: 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

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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Pelvic Region Beam Radiation Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

ICD-10-PCS Code For Pelvic Region: Procedure Code Group Overview

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Pelvic Region Beam Radiation Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which ICD-10-PCS code group covers beam radiation to the pelvic region?

What operation and body part attributes define codes in DW06?

Which specific `DW06` procedure codes identify photon energy levels?

Are there `DW06` codes for particle types other than photons?

Why is accurate coding within the DW06 group important for inpatient documentation?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which ICD-10-PCS code group covers beam radiation to the pelvic region?

What operation and body part attributes define codes in DW06?

Which specific `DW06` procedure codes identify photon energy levels?

Are there `DW06` codes for particle types other than photons?

Why is accurate coding within the DW06 group important for inpatient documentation?

References