DB16BBZLow Dose Rate (LDR) Brachytherapy of Mediastinum using Palladium 103 (Pd-103)
- Billable / Specific Code
DB16BBZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Low Dose Rate (LDR) Brachytherapy of Mediastinum using Palladium 103 (Pd-103). It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027). 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 | 6 | Mediastinum |
| 5 | ModalityQualifier | B | Low Dose Rate (LDR) |
| 6 | Isotope | B | Palladium 103 (Pd-103) |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | None |
In the ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index
These FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index entries lead to this code:
To code brachytherapy of the mediastinum, open the FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index at Brachytherapy, then the subterm Mediastinum. The index leads to table DB1, where the modality qualifier, isotope and qualifier values shown in the breakdown above complete the seven-character code DB16BBZ.
Clinical Classification (CCSR)
AHRQ groups this procedure code into these clinical categories.
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for this code under the General Equivalence Mappings.
Code History
- DB16BB1 — LDR Brachytherapy of Mediastinum using Pd-103, Unidirect
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Questions About DB16BBZ
Is DB16BBZ a billable code?
Yes. This is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Low Dose Rate (LDR) Brachytherapy of Mediastinum using Palladium 103 (Pd-103) on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What do the characters in DB16BBZ mean?
The code 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 6 is the TreatmentSite (Mediastinum); 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 Z is the Qualifier (None).
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of DB16BBZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Low Dose Rate (LDR) Brachytherapy of Mediastinum using Palladium 103 (Pd-103) crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 92.23 (Radioisotopic teleradiotherapy). The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
