DU11B8ZLow Dose Rate (LDR) Brachytherapy of Cervix using Iridium 192 (Ir-192)
- Billable / Specific Code
DU11B8Z is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Low Dose Rate (LDR) Brachytherapy of Cervix using Iridium 192 (Ir-192). 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 | U | Female Reproductive System |
| 3 | Modality | 1 | Brachytherapy |
| 4 | TreatmentSite | 1 | Cervix |
| 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 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index entries lead to this code:
To code brachytherapy of the cervix, open the FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index at Brachytherapy, then the subterm Cervix. The index leads to table DU1, where the modality qualifier, isotope and qualifier values shown in the breakdown above complete the seven-character code DU11B8Z.
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.
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Questions About DU11B8Z
Is DU11B8Z a billable code?
Yes. This is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Low Dose Rate (LDR) Brachytherapy of Cervix using Iridium 192 (Ir-192) on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What do the characters in DU11B8Z mean?
The code breaks down character by character: the 1st character D is the Section (Radiation Therapy); the 2nd character U is the Body System (Female Reproductive System); the 3rd character 1 is the Modality (Brachytherapy); the 4th character 1 is the TreatmentSite (Cervix); 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 DU11B8Z?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Low Dose Rate (LDR) Brachytherapy of Cervix using Iridium 192 (Ir-192) crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 92.23 (Radioisotopic teleradiotherapy). The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
