C03YYZZPositron Emission Tomographic (PET) Imaging of Central Nervous System using Other Radionuclide
- Billable / Specific Code
C03YYZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Positron Emission Tomographic (PET) Imaging of Central Nervous System using Other Radionuclide. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026). The root operation Positron Emission Tomographic (PET) Imaging involves introduction of radioactive materials into the body for three dimensional display of images developed from the simultaneous capture, 180 degrees apart, of radioactive emissions. The Alphabetic Index lists this code under PET scan. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this procedure falls under Positron emission tomographic (PET) imaging.
Code Identity
PCS Table Breakdown
Each ICD-10-PCS code is built from seven characters, each an axis of the procedure. Hover or tap the icons for the official CMS definitions.
| Position | Designation | Value | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Section | C | Nuclear Medicine |
| 2 | Body System | 0 | Central Nervous System |
| 3 | Type | 3 | Positron Emission Tomographic (PET) Imaging |
| 4 | BodyPart | Y | Central Nervous System |
| 5 | Radionuclide | Y | Other Radionuclide |
| 6 | Qualifier | Z | None |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | None |
In the ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index
The FY 2026 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index refers to C03YYZZ as PET scan. These index entries lead to this code:
Clinical Classification (CCSR)
AHRQ groups C03YYZZ into these clinical categories.
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for C03YYZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About C03YYZZ
Is C03YYZZ a billable code?
Yes. C03YYZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Positron Emission Tomographic (PET) Imaging of Central Nervous System using Other Radionuclide on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What is the ICD-10-PCS code for PET scan?
The ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index lists PET scan under code C03YYZZ, Positron Emission Tomographic (PET) Imaging of Central Nervous System using Other Radionuclide, billable on inpatient claims in fiscal year 2026.
What do the characters in C03YYZZ mean?
C03YYZZ breaks down character by character: the 1st character C is the Section (Nuclear Medicine); the 2nd character 0 is the Body System (Central Nervous System); the 3rd character 3 is the Type (Positron Emission Tomographic (PET) Imaging); the 4th character Y is the BodyPart (Central Nervous System); the 5th character Y is the Radionuclide (Other Radionuclide); the 6th character Z is the Qualifier (None); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (None).
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of C03YYZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Positron Emission Tomographic (PET) Imaging of Central Nervous System using Other Radionuclide crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 92.12. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
