ICD-10-PCS code structure

Section:
  D = Radiation Oncology

Body System:
  B = Respiratory System

Root Operation:
  1 = Brachytherapy

Body Part:


See Terms used in Radiation Oncology

Select the appropriate procedure code based on the approach & device:

DB18 - Diaphragm

  • High Dose Rate (HDR) Approach

    • Cesium 137 (Cs-137)
      • DB1897Z - HDR Brachytherapy of Diaphragm using Cesium 137
    • Iridium 192 (Ir-192)
      • DB1898Z - HDR Brachytherapy of Diaphragm using Iridium 192
    • Iodine 125 (I-125)
      • DB1899Z - HDR Brachytherapy of Diaphragm using Iodine 125
    • Palladium 103 (Pd-103)
      • DB189BZ - High Dose Rate (HDR) Brachytherapy of Diaphragm using Pd-103
    • Californium 252 (Cf-252)
      • DB189CZ - HDR Brachytherapy of Diaphragm using Californium 252
    • Other Isotope
      • DB189YZ - HDR Brachytherapy of Diaphragm using Oth Isotope

  • Low Dose Rate (LDR) Approach

    • Cesium 131 (Cs-131)
      • DB18B6Z - LDR Brachytherapy of Diaphragm using Cesium 131
    • Cesium 137 (Cs-137)
      • DB18B7Z - LDR Brachytherapy of Diaphragm using Cesium 137
    • Iridium 192 (Ir-192)
      • DB18B8Z - LDR Brachytherapy of Diaphragm using Iridium 192
    • Iodine 125 (I-125)
      • DB18B9Z - LDR Brachytherapy of Diaphragm using Iodine 125
    • Palladium 103 (Pd-103)
      • DB18BB1 - LDR Brachytherapy of Diaphragm using Pd-103, Unidirect
      • DB18BBZ - Low Dose Rate (LDR) Brachytherapy of Diaphragm using Pd-103
    • Californium 252 (Cf-252)
      • DB18BCZ - LDR Brachytherapy of Diaphragm using Californium 252
    • Other Isotope
      • DB18BYZ - LDR Brachytherapy of Diaphragm using Oth Isotope