C71Nuclear Medicine, Lymphatic and Hematologic System, Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging

Nuclear Medicine›Lymphatic and Hematologic System›Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging
  • Non-Billable Header
ICD-10-PCS C71
CMS Source: FY 2026 ICD-10-PCS dataset. Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026.FacebookXLinkedInPrint

C71 is a non-billable ICD-10-PCS code that heads the group for Nuclear Medicine, Lymphatic and Hematologic System, Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging, so it cannot be submitted on a claim; a more specific seven-character code is required. The root operation Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging involves introduction of radioactive materials into the body for single plane display of images developed from the capture of radioactive emissions.

Code Identity

ICD-10-PCS Code
C71
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Header
Code Describes
Nuclear Medicine, Lymphatic and Hematologic System, Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging
Short Description
Nuclear Medicine, Lymph & Hemat Sys, Planar Nucl Med Imag

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.

PositionDesignationValueMeaning
1SectionCNuclear Medicine
2Body System7Lymphatic and Hematologic System
3Operation1Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging

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Questions About C71

Is C71 a billable code?

No. C71 is an incomplete heading for Nuclear Medicine, Lymphatic and Hematologic System, Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging and cannot be submitted on a claim. A complete seven-character code is required, such as C7101ZZ, C710DZZ, and C710YZZ.