DB1297ZHigh Dose Rate (HDR) Brachytherapy of Lung using Cesium 137 (Cs-137)
- Billable / Specific Code
DB1297Z is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for High Dose Rate (HDR) Brachytherapy of Lung 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 | B | Respiratory System |
| 3 | Modality | 1 | Brachytherapy |
| 4 | TreatmentSite | 2 | Lung |
| 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 DB1297Z:
Clinical Classification (CCSR)
AHRQ groups DB1297Z into these clinical categories.
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for DB1297Z under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About DB1297Z
Is DB1297Z a billable code?
Yes. DB1297Z is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report High Dose Rate (HDR) Brachytherapy of Lung using Cesium 137 (Cs-137) on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in DB1297Z mean?
DB1297Z breaks down character by character: the 1st character D is the Section (Radiation Therapy); the 2nd character B is the Body System (Respiratory System); the 3rd character 1 is the Modality (Brachytherapy); the 4th character 2 is the TreatmentSite (Lung); 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 DB1297Z?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, High Dose Rate (HDR) Brachytherapy of Lung using Cesium 137 (Cs-137) crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 92.23. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
