DW1XBBZLow Dose Rate (LDR) Brachytherapy of Upper Extremity using Palladium 103 (Pd-103)
- Billable / Specific Code
DW1XBBZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Low Dose Rate (LDR) Brachytherapy of Upper Extremity 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 | X | Upper Extremity |
| 5 | ModalityQualifier | B | Low Dose Rate (LDR) |
| 6 | Isotope | B | Palladium 103 (Pd-103) |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | None |
Clinical Classification (CCSR)
AHRQ groups DW1XBBZ into these clinical categories.
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Questions About DW1XBBZ
Is DW1XBBZ a billable code?
Yes. DW1XBBZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Low Dose Rate (LDR) Brachytherapy of Upper Extremity using Palladium 103 (Pd-103) on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in DW1XBBZ mean?
DW1XBBZ 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 X is the TreatmentSite (Upper Extremity); 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).
