DW1PBBZLow Dose Rate (LDR) Brachytherapy of Gastrointestinal Tract using Palladium 103 (Pd-103)
- Billable / Specific Code
DW1PBBZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Low Dose Rate (LDR) Brachytherapy of Gastrointestinal Tract using Palladium 103 (Pd-103). 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 | P | Gastrointestinal Tract |
| 5 | ModalityQualifier | B | Low Dose Rate (LDR) |
| 6 | Isotope | B | Palladium 103 (Pd-103) |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | None |
Clinical Classification (CCSR)
AHRQ groups DW1PBBZ into these clinical categories.
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Questions About DW1PBBZ
Is DW1PBBZ a billable code?
Yes. DW1PBBZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Low Dose Rate (LDR) Brachytherapy of Gastrointestinal Tract using Palladium 103 (Pd-103) on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in DW1PBBZ mean?
DW1PBBZ 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 P is the TreatmentSite (Gastrointestinal Tract); 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 Z is the Qualifier (None).
