D81 Brachytherapy - Eye ICD-10-PCS
The D81 code range contains 15 ICD-10-PCS codes for Brachytherapy procedures on the eye. 14 of the codes are billable and valid for inpatient claim submission in fiscal year 2026.
Root Operation Definition
Brachytherapy: A type of radiation therapy in which radioactive material sealed in needles, seeds, wires, or catheters is placed directly into or near a tumor.
Codes in the D81 Range 15 codes · 14 billable
- D81 Radiation Therapy, Eye, BrachytherapyNon-billable header
- D81097Z High Dose Rate (HDR) Brachytherapy of Eye using Cesium 137 (Cs-137)
- D81098Z High Dose Rate (HDR) Brachytherapy of Eye using Iridium 192 (Ir-192)
- D81099Z High Dose Rate (HDR) Brachytherapy of Eye using Iodine 125 (I-125)
- D8109BZ High Dose Rate (HDR) Brachytherapy of Eye using Palladium 103 (Pd-103)
- D8109CZ High Dose Rate (HDR) Brachytherapy of Eye using Californium 252 (Cf-252)
- D8109YZ High Dose Rate (HDR) Brachytherapy of Eye using Other Isotope
- D810B6Z Low Dose Rate (LDR) Brachytherapy of Eye using Cesium 131 (Cs-131)
- D810B7Z Low Dose Rate (LDR) Brachytherapy of Eye using Cesium 137 (Cs-137)
- D810B8Z Low Dose Rate (LDR) Brachytherapy of Eye using Iridium 192 (Ir-192)
- D810B9Z Low Dose Rate (LDR) Brachytherapy of Eye using Iodine 125 (I-125)
- D810BB1 Low Dose Rate (LDR) Brachytherapy of Eye using Palladium 103 (Pd-103), Unidirectional Source
- D810BBZ Low Dose Rate (LDR) Brachytherapy of Eye using Palladium 103 (Pd-103)
- D810BCZ Low Dose Rate (LDR) Brachytherapy of Eye using Californium 252 (Cf-252)
- D810BYZ Low Dose Rate (LDR) Brachytherapy of Eye using Other Isotope
About the D81 Code Range
Brachytherapy (ICD-10-PCS root operation D81) refers to the delivery of radiation therapy directly to a targeted area using internally placed radioactive sources. In the context of Radiation Therapy, this method is used specifically for treating conditions in the Eye.
This radiation therapy approach allows precise, localized treatment by placing high or low dose rate radioactive isotopes in or near the eye tissue. The provided codes distinguish between various isotopes used, such as Cesium 131, Iodine 125, Iridium 192, and Palladium 103, among others, and further specify whether the brachytherapy is high dose rate (HDR) or low dose rate (LDR). For example, code D81097Z represents HDR brachytherapy using Cesium 137, while D810B9Z indicates LDR brachytherapy using Iodine 125. This detailed coding ensures accurate documentation of the isotope type and dose rate applied in ocular brachytherapy procedures.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the D81 range?
Of the 15 codes in this range, 14 are billable and valid for inpatient claim submission from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. Table header codes group them but cannot be reported on claims.
What does the D81 range classify?
The range classifies Brachytherapy procedures, a type of radiation therapy in which radioactive material sealed in needles, seeds, wires, or catheters is placed directly into or near a tumor, performed on the eye. Each code adds the body part, approach, device, and qualifier in characters four through seven, and links to its own reference page.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-PCS order file and code tables, effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
