D9159YZHigh Dose Rate (HDR) Brachytherapy of Tongue using Other Isotope
- Billable / Specific Code
D9159YZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for High Dose Rate (HDR) Brachytherapy of Tongue using Other Isotope. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026). In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this procedure falls under Brachytherapy.
Code Identity
PCS Table Breakdown
Each ICD-10-PCS code is built from seven characters, each an axis of the procedure. Hover or tap the icons for the official CMS definitions.
| Position | Designation | Value | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Section | D | Radiation Therapy |
| 2 | Body System | 9 | Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat |
| 3 | Modality | 1 | Brachytherapy |
| 4 | TreatmentSite | 5 | Tongue |
| 5 | ModalityQualifier | 9 | High Dose Rate (HDR) |
| 6 | Isotope | Y | Other Isotope |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | None |
In the ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index
These FY 2026 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index entries lead to D9159YZ:
Clinical Classification (CCSR)
AHRQ groups D9159YZ into these clinical categories.
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for D9159YZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About D9159YZ
Is D9159YZ a billable code?
Yes. D9159YZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report High Dose Rate (HDR) Brachytherapy of Tongue using Other Isotope on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in D9159YZ mean?
D9159YZ breaks down character by character: the 1st character D is the Section (Radiation Therapy); the 2nd character 9 is the Body System (Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat); the 3rd character 1 is the Modality (Brachytherapy); the 4th character 5 is the TreatmentSite (Tongue); the 5th character 9 is the ModalityQualifier (High Dose Rate (HDR)); the 6th character Y is the Isotope (Other Isotope); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (None).
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of D9159YZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, High Dose Rate (HDR) Brachytherapy of Tongue using Other Isotope crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 92.23. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
