C75LYZZNonimaging Nuclear Medicine Probe of Upper Chest Lymphatics using Other Radionuclide
- Billable / Specific Code
C75LYZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Nonimaging Nuclear Medicine Probe of Upper Chest Lymphatics using Other Radionuclide. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026). The root operation Nonimaging Nuclear Medicine Probe involves introduction of radioactive materials into the body for the study of distribution and fate of certain substances by the detection of radioactive emissions; or, alternatively, measurement of absorption of radioactive emissions from an external source. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this procedure falls under Radionuclide therapy and non-imaging procedures.
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 | 5 | Nonimaging Nuclear Medicine Probe |
| 4 | BodyPart | L | Lymphatics, Upper Chest |
| 5 | Radionuclide | Y | Other Radionuclide |
| 6 | Qualifier | Z | None |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | None |
Clinical Classification (CCSR)
AHRQ groups C75LYZZ into these clinical categories.
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for C75LYZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About C75LYZZ
Is C75LYZZ a billable code?
Yes. C75LYZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Nonimaging Nuclear Medicine Probe of Upper Chest Lymphatics using Other Radionuclide on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in C75LYZZ mean?
C75LYZZ 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 5 is the Type (Nonimaging Nuclear Medicine Probe); the 4th character L is the BodyPart (Lymphatics, Upper Chest); 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 C75LYZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Nonimaging Nuclear Medicine Probe of Upper Chest Lymphatics using Other Radionuclide crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 92.09. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
