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:

DB15 - Pleura

  • High Dose Rate (HDR) Approach

    • Cesium 137 (Cs-137)
      • DB1597Z - HDR Brachytherapy of Pleura using Cesium 137
    • Iridium 192 (Ir-192)
      • DB1598Z - HDR Brachytherapy of Pleura using Iridium 192
    • Iodine 125 (I-125)
      • DB1599Z - HDR Brachytherapy of Pleura using Iodine 125
    • Palladium 103 (Pd-103)
      • DB159BZ - High Dose Rate (HDR) Brachytherapy of Pleura using Pd-103
    • Californium 252 (Cf-252)
      • DB159CZ - HDR Brachytherapy of Pleura using Californium 252
    • Other Isotope
      • DB159YZ - HDR Brachytherapy of Pleura using Oth Isotope

  • Low Dose Rate (LDR) Approach

    • Cesium 131 (Cs-131)
      • DB15B6Z - Low Dose Rate (LDR) Brachytherapy of Pleura using Cesium 131
    • Cesium 137 (Cs-137)
      • DB15B7Z - Low Dose Rate (LDR) Brachytherapy of Pleura using Cesium 137
    • Iridium 192 (Ir-192)
      • DB15B8Z - LDR Brachytherapy of Pleura using Iridium 192
    • Iodine 125 (I-125)
      • DB15B9Z - Low Dose Rate (LDR) Brachytherapy of Pleura using Iodine 125
    • Palladium 103 (Pd-103)
      • DB15BB1 - LDR Brachytherapy of Pleura using Pd-103, Unidirect
      • DB15BBZ - Low Dose Rate (LDR) Brachytherapy of Pleura using Pd-103
    • Californium 252 (Cf-252)
      • DB15BCZ - LDR Brachytherapy of Pleura using Californium 252
    • Other Isotope
      • DB15BYZ - LDR Brachytherapy of Pleura using Oth Isotope