DW129CZHigh Dose Rate (HDR) Brachytherapy of Chest using Californium 252 (Cf-252)
- Billable / Specific Code
DW129CZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for High Dose Rate (HDR) Brachytherapy of Chest 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 | W | Anatomical Regions |
| 3 | Modality | 1 | Brachytherapy |
| 4 | TreatmentSite | 2 | Chest |
| 5 | ModalityQualifier | 9 | High Dose Rate (HDR) |
| 6 | Isotope | C | Californium 252 (Cf-252) |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | None |
Clinical Classification (CCSR)
AHRQ groups DW129CZ into these clinical categories.
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for DW129CZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About DW129CZ
Is DW129CZ a billable code?
Yes. DW129CZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report High Dose Rate (HDR) Brachytherapy of Chest using Californium 252 (Cf-252) on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in DW129CZ mean?
DW129CZ 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 2 is the TreatmentSite (Chest); 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 DW129CZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, High Dose Rate (HDR) Brachytherapy of Chest using Californium 252 (Cf-252) crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 92.23. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
