DD14B8ZLow Dose Rate (LDR) Brachytherapy of Ileum using Iridium 192 (Ir-192)
- Billable / Specific Code
DD14B8Z is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Low Dose Rate (LDR) Brachytherapy of Ileum using Iridium 192 (Ir-192). 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 | D | Gastrointestinal System |
| 3 | Modality | 1 | Brachytherapy |
| 4 | TreatmentSite | 4 | Ileum |
| 5 | ModalityQualifier | B | Low Dose Rate (LDR) |
| 6 | Isotope | 8 | Iridium 192 (Ir-192) |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | None |
In the ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index
These FY 2026 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index entries lead to DD14B8Z:
Clinical Classification (CCSR)
AHRQ groups DD14B8Z into these clinical categories.
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for DD14B8Z under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About DD14B8Z
Is DD14B8Z a billable code?
Yes. DD14B8Z is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Low Dose Rate (LDR) Brachytherapy of Ileum using Iridium 192 (Ir-192) on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in DD14B8Z mean?
DD14B8Z breaks down character by character: the 1st character D is the Section (Radiation Therapy); the 2nd character D is the Body System (Gastrointestinal System); the 3rd character 1 is the Modality (Brachytherapy); the 4th character 4 is the TreatmentSite (Ileum); the 5th character B is the ModalityQualifier (Low Dose Rate (LDR)); the 6th character 8 is the Isotope (Iridium 192 (Ir-192)); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (None).
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of DD14B8Z?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Low Dose Rate (LDR) Brachytherapy of Ileum using Iridium 192 (Ir-192) crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 92.23. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
