D91997ZHigh Dose Rate (HDR) Brachytherapy of Soft Palate using Cesium 137 (Cs-137)
- Billable / Specific Code
D91997Z is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for High Dose Rate (HDR) Brachytherapy of Soft Palate using Cesium 137 (Cs-137). 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 | 9 | Soft Palate |
| 5 | ModalityQualifier | 9 | High Dose Rate (HDR) |
| 6 | Isotope | 7 | Cesium 137 (Cs-137) |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | None |
In the ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index
These FY 2026 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index entries lead to D91997Z:
Clinical Classification (CCSR)
AHRQ groups D91997Z into these clinical categories.
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for D91997Z under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About D91997Z
Is D91997Z a billable code?
Yes. D91997Z is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report High Dose Rate (HDR) Brachytherapy of Soft Palate using Cesium 137 (Cs-137) on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in D91997Z mean?
D91997Z 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 9 is the TreatmentSite (Soft Palate); the 5th character 9 is the ModalityQualifier (High Dose Rate (HDR)); the 6th character 7 is the Isotope (Cesium 137 (Cs-137)); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (None).
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of D91997Z?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, High Dose Rate (HDR) Brachytherapy of Soft Palate using Cesium 137 (Cs-137) crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 92.23. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
