D91BBB1Low Dose Rate (LDR) Brachytherapy of Larynx using Palladium 103 (Pd-103), Unidirectional Source
- Billable / Specific Code
D91BBB1 is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Low Dose Rate (LDR) Brachytherapy of Larynx using Palladium 103 (Pd-103), Unidirectional Source. 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 | B | Larynx |
| 5 | ModalityQualifier | B | Low Dose Rate (LDR) |
| 6 | Isotope | B | Palladium 103 (Pd-103) |
| 7 | Qualifier | 1 | Unidirectional Source |
In the ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index
These FY 2026 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index entries lead to D91BBB1:
Clinical Classification (CCSR)
AHRQ groups D91BBB1 into these clinical categories.
Code History
- D91BBBZ — Low Dose Rate (LDR) Brachytherapy of Larynx using Pd-103
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Questions About D91BBB1
Is D91BBB1 a billable code?
Yes. D91BBB1 is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Low Dose Rate (LDR) Brachytherapy of Larynx using Palladium 103 (Pd-103), Unidirectional Source on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in D91BBB1 mean?
D91BBB1 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 B is the TreatmentSite (Larynx); the 5th character B is the ModalityQualifier (Low Dose Rate (LDR)); the 6th character B is the Isotope (Palladium 103 (Pd-103)); the 7th character 1 is the Qualifier (Unidirectional Source).
