ICD-10-PCS Code For Genitourinary Tract: Procedure Code Group Overview

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group DW1R includes procedures performed to deliver localized radiation therapy to tissues in the genitourinary tract. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when brachytherapy is implanted or applied to treat tumors or other localized conditions of the genitourinary tract. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS DW1R group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the specific brachytherapy procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Genitourinary Tract Brachytherapy Procedure Overview

Procedures in this group involve the placement or implantation of radiation sources directly into or near genitourinary tract tissues to treat malignancies or other localized conditions. They target anatomical regions of the genitourinary tract within the anatomical regions body system and use brachytherapy techniques as the root operation. Accurate coding ensures inpatient records reflect the specific brachytherapy procedures performed and supports appropriate reimbursement and case mix assignment.

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
D	Section	Radiation Therapy
W	Body System	Anatomical Regions
1	Operation	Brachytherapy
R	Body Part	Genitourinary Tract

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Genitourinary Tract Brachytherapy Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
D	Section	Radiation Therapy
W	Body System	Anatomical Regions
1	Operation	Brachytherapy
R	Body Part	Genitourinary Tract

When to Use

Use a code from this group when brachytherapy is performed as an inpatient procedure aimed at treating genitourinary tract tissues, such as implantation of radioactive sources or application of intracavitary radiation. Assign the code that best describes the brachytherapy approach and the specific genitourinary anatomical region treated.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

2 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
DW1RBB1	Low Dose Rate (LDR) Brachytherapy of Genitourinary Tract using Palladium 103 (Pd-103), Unidirectional Source
DW1RBBZ	Low Dose Rate (LDR) Brachytherapy of Genitourinary Tract using Palladium 103 (Pd-103)

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An elderly male with biopsy-proven localized prostate adenocarcinoma confined to the gland is admitted for a planned inpatient implantation of permanent low-dose-rate seeds to deliver focal radiation to the prostate following multidisciplinary tumor board recommendation; the patient undergoes transperineal insertion of palladium-103 unidirectional seeds to provide targeted radiation while minimizing exposure to adjacent organs. Typical codes: DW1RBB1
A middle-aged patient presents electively for intracavitary low-dose-rate brachytherapy of a recurrent genitourinary tract tumor (e.g., recurrent urethral or periurethral malignancy) where palladium-103 sources are placed temporarily or permanently to control local disease after prior external beam radiation; inpatient admission is for anesthesia, source placement, and postprocedural monitoring due to prior radiation and comorbidities. Typical codes: DW1RBBZ, DW1RBB1
A patient with prior brachytherapy implant develops seed migration or symptomatic local radiation reaction requiring inpatient evaluation and planned removal or replacement of migrated palladium-103 sources in the genitourinary region; the procedure is performed to resolve complications and restore appropriate localized radiation dosing. Typical codes: DW1RBBZ

ICD-10-PCS Code For Cranial Cavity: Procedure Code Group Overview

DW11-HEAD-AND-NECK-BRACHYTHERAPY

ICD-10-PCS Code For Head And Neck: Procedure Code Group Overview

DW12-CHEST-BRACHYTHERAPY

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

DW13-ABDOMEN-BRACHYTHERAPY

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

DW16-PELVIC-REGION-BRACHYTHERAPY

ICD-10-PCS Code For Pelvic Region: Procedure Code Group Overview

DW1K-UPPER-BACK-BRACHYTHERAPY

ICD-10-PCS Code For Upper Back: Procedure Code Group Overview

DW1L-LOWER-BACK-BRACHYTHERAPY

ICD-10-PCS Code For Lower Back: Procedure Code Group Overview

DW1P-GASTROINTESTINAL-TRACT-BRACHYTHERAPY

ICD-10-PCS Code For Gastrointestinal Tract: Procedure Code Group Overview

DW1Q-RESPIRATORY-TRACT-BRACHYTHERAPY

ICD-10-PCS Code For Respiratory Tract: Procedure Code Group Overview

DW1X-UPPER-EXTREMITY-BRACHYTHERAPY

ICD-10-PCS Code For Upper Extremity: Procedure Code Group Overview

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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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When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

2 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
DW1RBB1	Low Dose Rate (LDR) Brachytherapy of Genitourinary Tract using Palladium 103 (Pd-103), Unidirectional Source
DW1RBBZ	Low Dose Rate (LDR) Brachytherapy of Genitourinary Tract using Palladium 103 (Pd-103)

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An elderly male with biopsy-proven localized prostate adenocarcinoma confined to the gland is admitted for a planned inpatient implantation of permanent low-dose-rate seeds to deliver focal radiation to the prostate following multidisciplinary tumor board recommendation; the patient undergoes transperineal insertion of palladium-103 unidirectional seeds to provide targeted radiation while minimizing exposure to adjacent organs. Typical codes: DW1RBB1
A middle-aged patient presents electively for intracavitary low-dose-rate brachytherapy of a recurrent genitourinary tract tumor (e.g., recurrent urethral or periurethral malignancy) where palladium-103 sources are placed temporarily or permanently to control local disease after prior external beam radiation; inpatient admission is for anesthesia, source placement, and postprocedural monitoring due to prior radiation and comorbidities. Typical codes: DW1RBBZ, DW1RBB1
A patient with prior brachytherapy implant develops seed migration or symptomatic local radiation reaction requiring inpatient evaluation and planned removal or replacement of migrated palladium-103 sources in the genitourinary region; the procedure is performed to resolve complications and restore appropriate localized radiation dosing. Typical codes: DW1RBBZ

ICD-10-PCS Code For Cranial Cavity: Procedure Code Group Overview

DW11-HEAD-AND-NECK-BRACHYTHERAPY

ICD-10-PCS Code For Head And Neck: Procedure Code Group Overview

DW12-CHEST-BRACHYTHERAPY

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

DW13-ABDOMEN-BRACHYTHERAPY

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

DW16-PELVIC-REGION-BRACHYTHERAPY

ICD-10-PCS Code For Pelvic Region: Procedure Code Group Overview

DW1K-UPPER-BACK-BRACHYTHERAPY

ICD-10-PCS Code For Upper Back: Procedure Code Group Overview

DW1L-LOWER-BACK-BRACHYTHERAPY

ICD-10-PCS Code For Lower Back: Procedure Code Group Overview

DW1P-GASTROINTESTINAL-TRACT-BRACHYTHERAPY

ICD-10-PCS Code For Gastrointestinal Tract: Procedure Code Group Overview

DW1Q-RESPIRATORY-TRACT-BRACHYTHERAPY

ICD-10-PCS Code For Respiratory Tract: Procedure Code Group Overview

DW1X-UPPER-EXTREMITY-BRACHYTHERAPY

ICD-10-PCS Code For Upper Extremity: Procedure Code Group Overview

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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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ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

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ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

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Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

What procedures are included in the Genitourinary Tract brachytherapy group?

What is the ICD-10-PCS section and operation for these codes?

Which specific ICD-10-PCS codes are listed in this DW1R group?

Why is accurate coding within the DW1R group important?

When should these DW1R codes be used in documentation?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

What procedures are included in the Genitourinary Tract brachytherapy group?

What is the ICD-10-PCS section and operation for these codes?

Which specific ICD-10-PCS codes are listed in this DW1R group?

Why is accurate coding within the DW1R group important?

When should these DW1R codes be used in documentation?

References