C72YYZZTomographic (Tomo) Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Lymphatic and Hematologic System using Other Radionuclide
- Billable / Specific Code
C72YYZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Tomographic (Tomo) Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Lymphatic and Hematologic System using Other Radionuclide. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026). The root operation Tomographic (Tomo) Nuclear Medicine Imaging involves introduction of radioactive materials into the body for three dimensional display of images developed from the capture of radioactive emissions. The Alphabetic Index lists this code under Nuclear medicine. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this procedure falls under Tomographic nuclear medicine 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 | 7 | Lymphatic and Hematologic System |
| 3 | Type | 2 | Tomographic (Tomo) Nuclear Medicine Imaging |
| 4 | BodyPart | Y | Lymphatic and Hematologic 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 C72YYZZ as Nuclear medicine. These index entries lead to this code:
Clinical Classification (CCSR)
AHRQ groups C72YYZZ into these clinical categories.
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for C72YYZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About C72YYZZ
Is C72YYZZ a billable code?
Yes. C72YYZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Tomographic (Tomo) Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Lymphatic and Hematologic System using Other Radionuclide on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What is the ICD-10-PCS code for nuclear medicine?
The ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index lists Nuclear medicine under code C72YYZZ, Tomographic (Tomo) Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Lymphatic and Hematologic System using Other Radionuclide, billable on inpatient claims in fiscal year 2026.
What do the characters in C72YYZZ mean?
C72YYZZ breaks down character by character: the 1st character C is the Section (Nuclear Medicine); the 2nd character 7 is the Body System (Lymphatic and Hematologic System); the 3rd character 2 is the Type (Tomographic (Tomo) Nuclear Medicine Imaging); the 4th character Y is the BodyPart (Lymphatic and Hematologic 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 C72YYZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Tomographic (Tomo) Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Lymphatic and Hematologic System using Other Radionuclide crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 92.16. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
