DT119CZHigh Dose Rate (HDR) Brachytherapy of Ureter using Californium 252 (Cf-252)
- Billable / Specific Code
DT119CZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for High Dose Rate (HDR) Brachytherapy of Ureter using Californium 252 (Cf-252). 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 | T | Urinary System |
| 3 | Modality | 1 | Brachytherapy |
| 4 | TreatmentSite | 1 | Ureter |
| 5 | ModalityQualifier | 9 | High Dose Rate (HDR) |
| 6 | Isotope | C | Californium 252 (Cf-252) |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | None |
In the ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index
These FY 2026 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index entries lead to DT119CZ:
Clinical Classification (CCSR)
AHRQ groups DT119CZ into these clinical categories.
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for DT119CZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
Similar Procedure Codes
Questions About DT119CZ
Is DT119CZ a billable code?
Yes. DT119CZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report High Dose Rate (HDR) Brachytherapy of Ureter using Californium 252 (Cf-252) on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in DT119CZ mean?
DT119CZ breaks down character by character: the 1st character D is the Section (Radiation Therapy); the 2nd character T is the Body System (Urinary System); the 3rd character 1 is the Modality (Brachytherapy); the 4th character 1 is the TreatmentSite (Ureter); the 5th character 9 is the ModalityQualifier (High Dose Rate (HDR)); the 6th character C is the Isotope (Californium 252 (Cf-252)); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (None).
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of DT119CZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, High Dose Rate (HDR) Brachytherapy of Ureter using Californium 252 (Cf-252) crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 92.23. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
