DG1497ZHigh Dose Rate (HDR) Brachytherapy of Parathyroid Glands using Cesium 137 (Cs-137)
- Billable / Specific Code
DG1497Z is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for High Dose Rate (HDR) Brachytherapy of Parathyroid Glands using Cesium 137 (Cs-137). It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026).
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 | G | Endocrine System |
| 3 | Modality | 1 | Brachytherapy |
| 4 | TreatmentSite | 4 | Parathyroid Glands |
| 5 | ModalityQualifier | 9 | High Dose Rate (HDR) |
| 6 | Isotope | 7 | Cesium 137 (Cs-137) |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | None |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for DG1497Z under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About DG1497Z
Is DG1497Z a billable code?
Yes. DG1497Z is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report High Dose Rate (HDR) Brachytherapy of Parathyroid Glands using Cesium 137 (Cs-137) on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in DG1497Z mean?
DG1497Z breaks down character by character: the 1st character D is the Section (Radiation Therapy); the 2nd character G is the Body System (Endocrine System); the 3rd character 1 is the Modality (Brachytherapy); the 4th character 4 is the TreatmentSite (Parathyroid Glands); 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 DG1497Z?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, High Dose Rate (HDR) Brachytherapy of Parathyroid Glands using Cesium 137 (Cs-137) crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 92.23. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
