ICD-10-PCS Table: Radiation Therapy - Anatomical Regions - Brachytherapy

ICD-10-PCS Procedure Code Table (2025)

This page provides the details for ICD-10-PCS Table DW1: Radiation Therapy - Anatomical Regions - Brachytherapy. Use the interactive builder below, review all possible character options, or browse the complete list of valid 7-character codes to construct an inpatient procedure code for the 2025 coding year.

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All Possible Options for Characters in Table DW1:

Char 4: Character 4
  • 0 - Cranial Cavity
  • 1 - Head and Neck
  • 2 - Chest
  • 3 - Abdomen
  • 6 - Pelvic Region
  • K - Upper Back
  • L - Lower Back
  • P - Gastrointestinal Tract
  • Q - Respiratory Tract
  • R - Genitourinary Tract
  • X - Upper Extremity
  • Y - Lower Extremity
Char 5: Character 5
  • 9 - High Dose Rate (HDR)
  • B - Low Dose Rate (LDR)
Char 6: Character 6
  • 6 - Cesium 131 (Cs-131)
  • 7 - Cesium 137 (Cs-137)
  • 8 - Iridium 192 (Ir-192)
  • 9 - Iodine 125 (I-125)
  • B - Palladium 103 (Pd-103)
  • C - Californium 252 (Cf-252)
  • Y - Other Isotope
Char 7: Character 7
  • 1 - Unidirectional Source
  • Z - None

Complete List of Valid 7-Character Codes for Table DW1:

No valid code combinations found or detailed axis definitions are missing for this table.

Understanding ICD-10-PCS Table DW1 (Brachytherapy of Anatomical Regions)

The ICD-10-PCS (Procedure Coding System) is utilized in U.S. healthcare settings for reporting inpatient hospital procedures. Table DW1 belongs to the Radiation Therapy section, specifically addressing procedures within the Anatomical Regions body system, and focuses on the root operation of Brachytherapy.

A complete 7-character ICD-10-PCS code from this table is constructed as follows:

  • Character 1 (Section): D - Radiation Therapy
  • Character 2 (Body System): W - Anatomical Regions
  • Character 3 (Root Operation): 1 - Brachytherapy
  • Character 4 (Character 4): Specifies the exact body part involved in the brachytherapy.
  • Character 5 (Character 5): Defines the technique (e.g., Open, Percutaneous) used to reach the procedure site.
  • Character 6 (Character 6): Indicates if a device was used during the brachytherapy and its type.
  • Character 7 (Character 7): Provides additional specific information or clarifies the procedure.

Accurate assignment of each character based on the operative report and the detailed definitions within the ICD-10-PCS system is essential for correct coding. This page lists all valid options and combinations for table DW1 according to the 2025 ICD-10-PCS guidelines.