ICD-10-PCS code structure

Section:
  D = Radiation Oncology

Body System:
  W = Anatomical Regions

Root Operation:
  1 = Brachytherapy

Body Part:


See Terms used in Radiation Oncology

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

DW1K - Upper Back

  • Low Dose Rate (LDR) Approach

    • Palladium 103 (Pd-103)
      • DW1KBB1 - LDR Brachytherapy of Up Back using Pd-103, Unidirect
      • DW1KBBZ - Low Dose Rate (LDR) Brachytherapy of Upper Back using Pd-103