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

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group DV11 includes procedures performed to administer brachytherapy to tissues or tumors in the testis. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when internal radiation sources are placed in or adjacent to the testis to treat or palliate malignancy. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS DV11 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the procedure performed and determines appropriate case mix and payment.

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Testis Brachytherapy Procedure Overview

Procedures in this group involve placement of radioactive sources directly into or near the testis to deliver targeted radiation to the male reproductive system. These brachytherapy procedures target the testis and adjacent structures within the male reproductive system and are performed to treat localized malignancy or control local disease. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding ensures inpatient records reflect the precise brachytherapy procedure performed and supports correct case mix assignment and reimbursement.

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
D	Section	Radiation Therapy
V	Body System	Male Reproductive System
1	Operation	Brachytherapy
1	Body Part	Testis

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Testis Brachytherapy Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
D	Section	Radiation Therapy
V	Body System	Male Reproductive System
1	Operation	Brachytherapy
1	Body Part	Testis

When to Use

Use a code from this group when radioactive sources are placed in or adjacent to the testis during an inpatient encounter for radiation therapy. These codes apply when the clinical procedure involves internal radiation (brachytherapy) targeting the testis to treat or control disease.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

14 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
DV1197Z	High Dose Rate (HDR) Brachytherapy of Testis using Cesium 137 (Cs-137)
DV1198Z	High Dose Rate (HDR) Brachytherapy of Testis using Iridium 192 (Ir-192)
DV1199Z	High Dose Rate (HDR) Brachytherapy of Testis using Iodine 125 (I-125)
DV119BZ	High Dose Rate (HDR) Brachytherapy of Testis using Palladium 103 (Pd-103)
DV119CZ	High Dose Rate (HDR) Brachytherapy of Testis using Californium 252 (Cf-252)
DV119YZ	High Dose Rate (HDR) Brachytherapy of Testis using Other Isotope
DV11B6Z	Low Dose Rate (LDR) Brachytherapy of Testis using Cesium 131 (Cs-131)
DV11B7Z	Low Dose Rate (LDR) Brachytherapy of Testis using Cesium 137 (Cs-137)
DV11B8Z	Low Dose Rate (LDR) Brachytherapy of Testis using Iridium 192 (Ir-192)
DV11B9Z	Low Dose Rate (LDR) Brachytherapy of Testis using Iodine 125 (I-125)

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Typical Clinical Scenarios

A middle-aged man with a recently diagnosed localized seminoma of the testis admitted for planned definitive local therapy after orchiectomy; inpatient brachytherapy is used to deliver focused internal radiation directly to the residual testicular bed or remnant tumor to spare surrounding pelvic structures. This is an elective, scheduled radiation procedure performed to achieve local tumor control. Typical codes: DV1199Z, DV11B9Z
An elderly patient with recurrent testicular cancer who has limited systemic therapy options presents for palliative control of painful, locally recurrent disease involving the testis; inpatient brachytherapy is performed to place radioactive sources adjacent to the testicular lesion to reduce tumor burden and alleviate symptoms. This scenario is a non-curative, symptom-directed inpatient procedure for palliation. Typical codes: DV1198Z, DV11BYZ
A younger patient develops a post-operative local recurrence with prior external beam radiation to the scrotum and is admitted for salvage low dose rate implantation to the testis because re-irradiation with external beam is contraindicated; the inpatient brachytherapy placement of permanent radioactive seeds is done to control the recurrent focus. Typical codes: DV11BBZ, DV11B7Z

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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
DV1197Z	High Dose Rate (HDR) Brachytherapy of Testis using Cesium 137 (Cs-137)
DV1198Z	High Dose Rate (HDR) Brachytherapy of Testis using Iridium 192 (Ir-192)
DV1199Z	High Dose Rate (HDR) Brachytherapy of Testis using Iodine 125 (I-125)
DV119BZ	High Dose Rate (HDR) Brachytherapy of Testis using Palladium 103 (Pd-103)
DV119CZ	High Dose Rate (HDR) Brachytherapy of Testis using Californium 252 (Cf-252)
DV119YZ	High Dose Rate (HDR) Brachytherapy of Testis using Other Isotope
DV11B6Z	Low Dose Rate (LDR) Brachytherapy of Testis using Cesium 131 (Cs-131)
DV11B7Z	Low Dose Rate (LDR) Brachytherapy of Testis using Cesium 137 (Cs-137)
DV11B8Z	Low Dose Rate (LDR) Brachytherapy of Testis using Iridium 192 (Ir-192)
DV11B9Z	Low Dose Rate (LDR) Brachytherapy of Testis using Iodine 125 (I-125)

Showing 1–10 of 14

Typical Clinical Scenarios

A middle-aged man with a recently diagnosed localized seminoma of the testis admitted for planned definitive local therapy after orchiectomy; inpatient brachytherapy is used to deliver focused internal radiation directly to the residual testicular bed or remnant tumor to spare surrounding pelvic structures. This is an elective, scheduled radiation procedure performed to achieve local tumor control. Typical codes: DV1199Z, DV11B9Z
An elderly patient with recurrent testicular cancer who has limited systemic therapy options presents for palliative control of painful, locally recurrent disease involving the testis; inpatient brachytherapy is performed to place radioactive sources adjacent to the testicular lesion to reduce tumor burden and alleviate symptoms. This scenario is a non-curative, symptom-directed inpatient procedure for palliation. Typical codes: DV1198Z, DV11BYZ
A younger patient develops a post-operative local recurrence with prior external beam radiation to the scrotum and is admitted for salvage low dose rate implantation to the testis because re-irradiation with external beam is contraindicated; the inpatient brachytherapy placement of permanent radioactive seeds is done to control the recurrent focus. Typical codes: DV11BBZ, DV11B7Z

Related Codes

DV10-PROSTATE-BRACHYTHERAPY

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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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Testis Brachytherapy Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

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Testis Brachytherapy Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which procedures are included in ICD-10-PCS group DV11?

How does accurate coding in DV11 affect inpatient billing and reimbursement?

What are examples of High Dose Rate brachytherapy codes in this group?

Which codes represent Low Dose Rate brachytherapy of the testis?

What code attributes define the DV11 code group?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which procedures are included in ICD-10-PCS group DV11?

How does accurate coding in DV11 affect inpatient billing and reimbursement?

What are examples of High Dose Rate brachytherapy codes in this group?

Which codes represent Low Dose Rate brachytherapy of the testis?

What code attributes define the DV11 code group?

References