DW11B8ZLow Dose Rate (LDR) Brachytherapy of Head and Neck using Iridium 192 (Ir-192)
- Billable / Specific Code
DW11B8Z is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Low Dose Rate (LDR) Brachytherapy of Head and Neck using Iridium 192 (Ir-192). 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 | W | Anatomical Regions |
| 3 | Modality | 1 | Brachytherapy |
| 4 | TreatmentSite | 1 | Head and Neck |
| 5 | ModalityQualifier | B | Low Dose Rate (LDR) |
| 6 | Isotope | 8 | Iridium 192 (Ir-192) |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | None |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for DW11B8Z under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About DW11B8Z
Is DW11B8Z a billable code?
Yes. DW11B8Z is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Low Dose Rate (LDR) Brachytherapy of Head and Neck using Iridium 192 (Ir-192) on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in DW11B8Z mean?
DW11B8Z breaks down character by character: the 1st character D is the Section (Radiation Therapy); the 2nd character W is the Body System (Anatomical Regions); the 3rd character 1 is the Modality (Brachytherapy); the 4th character 1 is the TreatmentSite (Head and Neck); 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 DW11B8Z?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Low Dose Rate (LDR) Brachytherapy of Head and Neck using Iridium 192 (Ir-192) crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 92.23. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
