CB32KZZPositron Emission Tomographic (PET) Imaging of Lungs and Bronchi using Fluorine 18 (F-18)
- Billable / Specific Code
CB32KZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Positron Emission Tomographic (PET) Imaging of Lungs and Bronchi using Fluorine 18 (F-18). 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. 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 | B | Respiratory System |
| 3 | Type | 3 | Positron Emission Tomographic (PET) Imaging |
| 4 | BodyPart | 2 | Lungs and Bronchi |
| 5 | Radionuclide | K | Fluorine 18 (F-18) |
| 6 | Qualifier | Z | None |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | None |
In the ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index
These FY 2026 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index entries lead to CB32KZZ:
Clinical Classification (CCSR)
AHRQ groups CB32KZZ into these clinical categories.
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for CB32KZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About CB32KZZ
Is CB32KZZ a billable code?
Yes. CB32KZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Positron Emission Tomographic (PET) Imaging of Lungs and Bronchi using Fluorine 18 (F-18) on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in CB32KZZ mean?
CB32KZZ breaks down character by character: the 1st character C is the Section (Nuclear Medicine); the 2nd character B is the Body System (Respiratory System); the 3rd character 3 is the Type (Positron Emission Tomographic (PET) Imaging); the 4th character 2 is the BodyPart (Lungs and Bronchi); the 5th character K is the Radionuclide (Fluorine 18 (F-18)); the 6th character Z is the Qualifier (None); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (None).
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of CB32KZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Positron Emission Tomographic (PET) Imaging of Lungs and Bronchi using Fluorine 18 (F-18) crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 92.15. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
