ICD-10-PCS Code For Spleen: Procedure Code Group Overview

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group D712 includes procedures performed to deliver brachytherapy to structures in the spleen. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when localized radiation sources are placed within or adjacent to the spleen to treat hematologic or splenic disease. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS D712 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the procedure performed and determines appropriate case mix and payment.

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Spleen Brachytherapy Procedure Overview

This procedure group includes brachytherapy procedures performed on the spleen within the lymphatic and hematologic system. These procedures involve placement of radioactive sources to treat localized splenic pathology. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding ensures inpatient records reflect the specific brachytherapy operation and supports correct case mix assignment and reimbursement.

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
D	Section	Radiation Therapy
7	Body System	Lymphatic and Hematologic System
1	Operation	Brachytherapy
2	Body Part	Spleen

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Spleen Brachytherapy Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
D	Section	Radiation Therapy
7	Body System	Lymphatic and Hematologic System
1	Operation	Brachytherapy
2	Body Part	Spleen

When to Use

Use a code from this group when inpatient care includes placement of radiation sources in or near the spleen for therapeutic purposes. Codes are assigned when brachytherapy is performed as the operative procedure during the hospital stay.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

14 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
D71297Z	High Dose Rate (HDR) Brachytherapy of Spleen using Cesium 137 (Cs-137)
D71298Z	High Dose Rate (HDR) Brachytherapy of Spleen using Iridium 192 (Ir-192)
D71299Z	High Dose Rate (HDR) Brachytherapy of Spleen using Iodine 125 (I-125)
D7129BZ	High Dose Rate (HDR) Brachytherapy of Spleen using Palladium 103 (Pd-103)
D7129CZ	High Dose Rate (HDR) Brachytherapy of Spleen using Californium 252 (Cf-252)
D7129YZ	High Dose Rate (HDR) Brachytherapy of Spleen using Other Isotope
D712B6Z	Low Dose Rate (LDR) Brachytherapy of Spleen using Cesium 131 (Cs-131)
D712B7Z	Low Dose Rate (LDR) Brachytherapy of Spleen using Cesium 137 (Cs-137)
D712B8Z	Low Dose Rate (LDR) Brachytherapy of Spleen using Iridium 192 (Ir-192)
D712B9Z	Low Dose Rate (LDR) Brachytherapy of Spleen using Iodine 125 (I-125)

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Typical Clinical Scenarios

A patient with relapsed, bulky primary splenic lymphoma admitted for planned inpatient locoregional therapy because systemic chemotherapy failed to control a dominant splenic mass causing pain and cytopenias; interstitial radioactive seeds are placed directly into the splenic lesion to deliver continuous low-dose radiation when organ-preserving treatment is desired. Typical codes: D712B9Z, D712BBZ
An elderly patient with symptomatic hypersplenism and focal splenic nodules not amenable to splenectomy undergoes an elective high-dose-rate temporary implant procedure to target the nodules while minimizing systemic exposure; the patient is admitted for the brachytherapy placement and short post-procedure monitoring. Typical codes: D71297Z, D71298Z
A patient develops recurrent bleeding from a previously treated splenic vascular lesion after external beam therapy and is admitted urgently for salvage localized radiation delivery; temporary low-dose-rate or high-dose-rate brachytherapy sources are placed adjacent to the lesion to achieve hemostasis and local control when other interventions are contraindicated. Typical codes: D712B8Z, D7129YZ

Related Codes

D710-BONE-MARROW-BRACHYTHERAPY

ICD-10-PCS Code For Bone Marrow: Procedure Code Group Overview

D711-THYMUS-BRACHYTHERAPY

ICD-10-PCS Code For Thymus: Procedure Code Group Overview

D713-LYMPHATICS-NECK-BRACHYTHERAPY

ICD-10-PCS Code For Lymphatics, Neck: Procedure Code Group Overview

D714-AXILLARY-BRACHYTHERAPY

ICD-10-PCS Code For Axillary Lymphatics: Procedure Code Group Overview

D715-LYMPHATICS-THORAX-BRACHYTHERAPY

ICD-10-PCS Code For Lymphatics, Thorax: Procedure Code Group Overview

D716-LYMPHATICS-ABDOMEN-BRACHYTHERAPY

ICD-10-PCS Code For Lymphatics, Abdomen: Procedure Code Group Overview

D717-LYMPHATICS-PELVIS-BRACHYTHERAPY

ICD-10-PCS Code For Lymphatics, Pelvis: Procedure Code Group Overview

D718-INGUINAL-BRACHYTHERAPY

ICD-10-PCS Code For Inguinal Lymphatics: Procedure Code Group Overview

Frequently Asked Questions

References

1.CPT® Codes and Descriptions. AAPC. Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.Maintains the CPT code set's official descriptions and guidelines, licensed from the American Medical Association, used as the definitional source for CPT codes on this page.
2.HCPCS Quarterly Update. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's quarterly release of HCPCS Level II codes and short/long descriptors, the source for HCPCS code definitions and update history.
3.ICD-10-CM Full Code List. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's complete ICD-10-CM diagnosis code list, used to cross-reference diagnosis codes associated with this procedure or service.

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When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

14 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
D71297Z	High Dose Rate (HDR) Brachytherapy of Spleen using Cesium 137 (Cs-137)
D71298Z	High Dose Rate (HDR) Brachytherapy of Spleen using Iridium 192 (Ir-192)
D71299Z	High Dose Rate (HDR) Brachytherapy of Spleen using Iodine 125 (I-125)
D7129BZ	High Dose Rate (HDR) Brachytherapy of Spleen using Palladium 103 (Pd-103)
D7129CZ	High Dose Rate (HDR) Brachytherapy of Spleen using Californium 252 (Cf-252)
D7129YZ	High Dose Rate (HDR) Brachytherapy of Spleen using Other Isotope
D712B6Z	Low Dose Rate (LDR) Brachytherapy of Spleen using Cesium 131 (Cs-131)
D712B7Z	Low Dose Rate (LDR) Brachytherapy of Spleen using Cesium 137 (Cs-137)
D712B8Z	Low Dose Rate (LDR) Brachytherapy of Spleen using Iridium 192 (Ir-192)
D712B9Z	Low Dose Rate (LDR) Brachytherapy of Spleen using Iodine 125 (I-125)

Showing 1–10 of 14

Typical Clinical Scenarios

A patient with relapsed, bulky primary splenic lymphoma admitted for planned inpatient locoregional therapy because systemic chemotherapy failed to control a dominant splenic mass causing pain and cytopenias; interstitial radioactive seeds are placed directly into the splenic lesion to deliver continuous low-dose radiation when organ-preserving treatment is desired. Typical codes: D712B9Z, D712BBZ
An elderly patient with symptomatic hypersplenism and focal splenic nodules not amenable to splenectomy undergoes an elective high-dose-rate temporary implant procedure to target the nodules while minimizing systemic exposure; the patient is admitted for the brachytherapy placement and short post-procedure monitoring. Typical codes: D71297Z, D71298Z
A patient develops recurrent bleeding from a previously treated splenic vascular lesion after external beam therapy and is admitted urgently for salvage localized radiation delivery; temporary low-dose-rate or high-dose-rate brachytherapy sources are placed adjacent to the lesion to achieve hemostasis and local control when other interventions are contraindicated. Typical codes: D712B8Z, D7129YZ

Related Codes

D710-BONE-MARROW-BRACHYTHERAPY

ICD-10-PCS Code For Bone Marrow: Procedure Code Group Overview

D711-THYMUS-BRACHYTHERAPY

ICD-10-PCS Code For Thymus: Procedure Code Group Overview

D713-LYMPHATICS-NECK-BRACHYTHERAPY

ICD-10-PCS Code For Lymphatics, Neck: Procedure Code Group Overview

D714-AXILLARY-BRACHYTHERAPY

ICD-10-PCS Code For Axillary Lymphatics: Procedure Code Group Overview

D715-LYMPHATICS-THORAX-BRACHYTHERAPY

ICD-10-PCS Code For Lymphatics, Thorax: Procedure Code Group Overview

D716-LYMPHATICS-ABDOMEN-BRACHYTHERAPY

ICD-10-PCS Code For Lymphatics, Abdomen: Procedure Code Group Overview

D717-LYMPHATICS-PELVIS-BRACHYTHERAPY

ICD-10-PCS Code For Lymphatics, Pelvis: Procedure Code Group Overview

D718-INGUINAL-BRACHYTHERAPY

ICD-10-PCS Code For Inguinal Lymphatics: Procedure Code Group Overview

Frequently Asked Questions

References

1.CPT® Codes and Descriptions. AAPC. Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.Maintains the CPT code set's official descriptions and guidelines, licensed from the American Medical Association, used as the definitional source for CPT codes on this page.
2.HCPCS Quarterly Update. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's quarterly release of HCPCS Level II codes and short/long descriptors, the source for HCPCS code definitions and update history.
3.ICD-10-CM Full Code List. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's complete ICD-10-CM diagnosis code list, used to cross-reference diagnosis codes associated with this procedure or service.

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Spleen Brachytherapy Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

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Spleen Brachytherapy Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which ICD-10-PCS code group covers brachytherapy procedures of the spleen?

What section, body system, and operation attributes define the D712 code group?

How do the individual codes in D712 distinguish between brachytherapy types and isotopes?

Why is accurate coding within the D712 group important for inpatient records?

Can you list examples of specific ICD-10-PCS codes in the D712 group and their designations?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which ICD-10-PCS code group covers brachytherapy procedures of the spleen?

What section, body system, and operation attributes define the D712 code group?

How do the individual codes in D712 distinguish between brachytherapy types and isotopes?

Why is accurate coding within the D712 group important for inpatient records?

Can you list examples of specific ICD-10-PCS codes in the D712 group and their designations?

References