DG15BBZLow Dose Rate (LDR) Brachytherapy of Thyroid using Palladium 103 (Pd-103)
- Billable / Specific Code
DG15BBZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Low Dose Rate (LDR) Brachytherapy of Thyroid using Palladium 103 (Pd-103). 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 | G | Endocrine System |
| 3 | Modality | 1 | Brachytherapy |
| 4 | TreatmentSite | 5 | Thyroid |
| 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 2026 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index entries lead to DG15BBZ:
Clinical Classification (CCSR)
AHRQ groups DG15BBZ into these clinical categories.
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for DG15BBZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
Code History
- DG15BB1 — LDR Brachytherapy of Thyroid using Pd-103, Unidirect
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Questions About DG15BBZ
Is DG15BBZ a billable code?
Yes. DG15BBZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Low Dose Rate (LDR) Brachytherapy of Thyroid using Palladium 103 (Pd-103) on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in DG15BBZ mean?
DG15BBZ 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 5 is the TreatmentSite (Thyroid); 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 DG15BBZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Low Dose Rate (LDR) Brachytherapy of Thyroid using Palladium 103 (Pd-103) crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 92.23. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
