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

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group DT13 includes procedures performed to deliver brachytherapy to structures in the urethra. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when localized radiation sources are placed to treat urethral disease or malignancy. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS DT13 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the procedure performed and determines appropriate case mix and payment.

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Urethra Brachytherapy Procedure Overview

This procedure group includes brachytherapy interventions directed at the urethra within the urinary system. These procedures deliver localized radiation sources to treat urethral pathology and are coded in the Radiation Therapy section of the International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System. Accurate coding ensures the inpatient record reflects the specific brachytherapy procedure performed and supports appropriate case mix and payment determination.

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
D	Section	Radiation Therapy
T	Body System	Urinary System
1	Operation	Brachytherapy
3	Body Part	Urethra

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Urethra Brachytherapy Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
D	Section	Radiation Therapy
T	Body System	Urinary System
1	Operation	Brachytherapy
3	Body Part	Urethra

When to Use

Use a code from this group when intraoperative or interstitial radioactive sources are placed in or adjacent to the urethra as part of a radiation therapy treatment. Select the specific code when documentation clearly indicates brachytherapy was performed on the urethra during the inpatient encounter.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

14 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
DT1397Z	High Dose Rate (HDR) Brachytherapy of Urethra using Cesium 137 (Cs-137)
DT1398Z	High Dose Rate (HDR) Brachytherapy of Urethra using Iridium 192 (Ir-192)
DT1399Z	High Dose Rate (HDR) Brachytherapy of Urethra using Iodine 125 (I-125)
DT139BZ	High Dose Rate (HDR) Brachytherapy of Urethra using Palladium 103 (Pd-103)
DT139CZ	High Dose Rate (HDR) Brachytherapy of Urethra using Californium 252 (Cf-252)
DT139YZ	High Dose Rate (HDR) Brachytherapy of Urethra using Other Isotope
DT13B6Z	Low Dose Rate (LDR) Brachytherapy of Urethra using Cesium 131 (Cs-131)
DT13B7Z	Low Dose Rate (LDR) Brachytherapy of Urethra using Cesium 137 (Cs-137)
DT13B8Z	Low Dose Rate (LDR) Brachytherapy of Urethra using Iridium 192 (Ir-192)
DT13B9Z	Low Dose Rate (LDR) Brachytherapy of Urethra using Iodine 125 (I-125)

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Typical Clinical Scenarios

An elderly male with a localized high-grade urethral squamous cell carcinoma diagnosed after urethroscopy and biopsy is admitted for planned definitive local therapy when organ-preserving radiation is chosen; inpatient admission is for placement of temporary interstitial radioactive sources under anesthesia to deliver focused HDR brachytherapy to the urethral lesion. Typical codes: DT1398Z, DT1399Z
A middle-aged female with recurrent urethral carcinoma previously treated with external beam radiation presents electively for low-dose-rate permanent seed implantation to the urethra as salvage, requiring inpatient monitoring for seed placement accuracy and dose delivery; the procedure involves placement of unidirectional or standard LDR isotopic seeds into urethral tissues. Typical codes: DT13BB1, DT13BBZ
A patient develops symptomatic urethral recurrence after prior surgery and radiation and is admitted urgently for interstitial brachytherapy due to rapid local progression causing urinary obstruction and bleeding; clinicians perform expedited HDR source placement to achieve rapid local control and palliation of symptoms. Typical codes: DT1397Z, DT139YZ

Related Codes

DT10-KIDNEY-BRACHYTHERAPY

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

DT11-URETER-BRACHYTHERAPY

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

DT12-BLADDER-BRACHYTHERAPY

ICD-10-PCS Code For Bladder: 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
DT1397Z	High Dose Rate (HDR) Brachytherapy of Urethra using Cesium 137 (Cs-137)
DT1398Z	High Dose Rate (HDR) Brachytherapy of Urethra using Iridium 192 (Ir-192)
DT1399Z	High Dose Rate (HDR) Brachytherapy of Urethra using Iodine 125 (I-125)
DT139BZ	High Dose Rate (HDR) Brachytherapy of Urethra using Palladium 103 (Pd-103)
DT139CZ	High Dose Rate (HDR) Brachytherapy of Urethra using Californium 252 (Cf-252)
DT139YZ	High Dose Rate (HDR) Brachytherapy of Urethra using Other Isotope
DT13B6Z	Low Dose Rate (LDR) Brachytherapy of Urethra using Cesium 131 (Cs-131)
DT13B7Z	Low Dose Rate (LDR) Brachytherapy of Urethra using Cesium 137 (Cs-137)
DT13B8Z	Low Dose Rate (LDR) Brachytherapy of Urethra using Iridium 192 (Ir-192)
DT13B9Z	Low Dose Rate (LDR) Brachytherapy of Urethra using Iodine 125 (I-125)

Showing 1–10 of 14

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An elderly male with a localized high-grade urethral squamous cell carcinoma diagnosed after urethroscopy and biopsy is admitted for planned definitive local therapy when organ-preserving radiation is chosen; inpatient admission is for placement of temporary interstitial radioactive sources under anesthesia to deliver focused HDR brachytherapy to the urethral lesion. Typical codes: DT1398Z, DT1399Z
A middle-aged female with recurrent urethral carcinoma previously treated with external beam radiation presents electively for low-dose-rate permanent seed implantation to the urethra as salvage, requiring inpatient monitoring for seed placement accuracy and dose delivery; the procedure involves placement of unidirectional or standard LDR isotopic seeds into urethral tissues. Typical codes: DT13BB1, DT13BBZ
A patient develops symptomatic urethral recurrence after prior surgery and radiation and is admitted urgently for interstitial brachytherapy due to rapid local progression causing urinary obstruction and bleeding; clinicians perform expedited HDR source placement to achieve rapid local control and palliation of symptoms. Typical codes: DT1397Z, DT139YZ

Related Codes

DT10-KIDNEY-BRACHYTHERAPY

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

DT11-URETER-BRACHYTHERAPY

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

DT12-BLADDER-BRACHYTHERAPY

ICD-10-PCS Code For Bladder: 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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Urethra Brachytherapy Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

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Urethra Brachytherapy Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which ICD-10-PCS section and operation describe urethra brachytherapy procedures in this group?

What is the purpose of the DT13 code group for urethra procedures?

Which specific ICD-10-PCS codes represent high dose rate (HDR) brachytherapy of the urethra?

Which codes in the DT13 group denote low dose rate (LDR) brachytherapy for the urethra?

Why is accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS DT13 group important for inpatient records?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which ICD-10-PCS section and operation describe urethra brachytherapy procedures in this group?

What is the purpose of the DT13 code group for urethra procedures?

Which specific ICD-10-PCS codes represent high dose rate (HDR) brachytherapy of the urethra?

Which codes in the DT13 group denote low dose rate (LDR) brachytherapy for the urethra?

Why is accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS DT13 group important for inpatient records?

References