CB32YZZPositron Emission Tomographic (PET) Imaging of Lungs and Bronchi using Other Radionuclide
- Billable / Specific Code
CB32YZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Positron Emission Tomographic (PET) Imaging of Lungs and Bronchi 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. 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 | Y | Other Radionuclide |
| 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 CB32YZZ:
Clinical Classification (CCSR)
AHRQ groups CB32YZZ into these clinical categories.
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for CB32YZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About CB32YZZ
Is CB32YZZ a billable code?
Yes. CB32YZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Positron Emission Tomographic (PET) Imaging of Lungs and Bronchi using Other Radionuclide on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in CB32YZZ mean?
CB32YZZ 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 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 CB32YZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Positron Emission Tomographic (PET) Imaging of Lungs and Bronchi using Other Radionuclide crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 92.15. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
