DW1LBB1Low Dose Rate (LDR) Brachytherapy of Lower Back using Palladium 103 (Pd-103), Unidirectional Source
- Billable / Specific Code
DW1LBB1 is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Low Dose Rate (LDR) Brachytherapy of Lower Back using Palladium 103 (Pd-103), Unidirectional Source. 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 | L | Lower Back |
| 5 | ModalityQualifier | B | Low Dose Rate (LDR) |
| 6 | Isotope | B | Palladium 103 (Pd-103) |
| 7 | Qualifier | 1 | Unidirectional Source |
Clinical Classification (CCSR)
AHRQ groups DW1LBB1 into these clinical categories.
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Questions About DW1LBB1
Is DW1LBB1 a billable code?
Yes. DW1LBB1 is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Low Dose Rate (LDR) Brachytherapy of Lower Back using Palladium 103 (Pd-103), Unidirectional Source on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in DW1LBB1 mean?
DW1LBB1 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 L is the TreatmentSite (Lower Back); the 5th character B is the ModalityQualifier (Low Dose Rate (LDR)); the 6th character B is the Isotope (Palladium 103 (Pd-103)); the 7th character 1 is the Qualifier (Unidirectional Source).
