DV1198ZHigh Dose Rate (HDR) Brachytherapy of Testis using Iridium 192 (Ir-192)
- Billable / Specific Code
DV1198Z is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for High Dose Rate (HDR) Brachytherapy of Testis 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 | V | Male Reproductive System |
| 3 | Modality | 1 | Brachytherapy |
| 4 | TreatmentSite | 1 | Testis |
| 5 | ModalityQualifier | 9 | High Dose Rate (HDR) |
| 6 | Isotope | 8 | Iridium 192 (Ir-192) |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | None |
Clinical Classification (CCSR)
AHRQ groups DV1198Z into these clinical categories.
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for DV1198Z under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About DV1198Z
Is DV1198Z a billable code?
Yes. DV1198Z is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report High Dose Rate (HDR) Brachytherapy of Testis using Iridium 192 (Ir-192) on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in DV1198Z mean?
DV1198Z breaks down character by character: the 1st character D is the Section (Radiation Therapy); the 2nd character V is the Body System (Male Reproductive System); the 3rd character 1 is the Modality (Brachytherapy); the 4th character 1 is the TreatmentSite (Testis); the 5th character 9 is the ModalityQualifier (High Dose Rate (HDR)); 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 DV1198Z?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, High Dose Rate (HDR) Brachytherapy of Testis using Iridium 192 (Ir-192) crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 92.23. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
