DW12BCZLow Dose Rate (LDR) Brachytherapy of Chest using Californium 252 (Cf-252)
- Billable / Specific Code
DW12BCZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Low Dose Rate (LDR) 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 | B | Low Dose Rate (LDR) |
| 6 | Isotope | C | Californium 252 (Cf-252) |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | None |
Clinical Classification (CCSR)
AHRQ groups DW12BCZ into these clinical categories.
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for DW12BCZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About DW12BCZ
Is DW12BCZ a billable code?
Yes. DW12BCZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Low Dose Rate (LDR) Brachytherapy of Chest using Californium 252 (Cf-252) on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in DW12BCZ mean?
DW12BCZ 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 B is the ModalityQualifier (Low Dose Rate (LDR)); 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 DW12BCZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Low Dose Rate (LDR) 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.
