CP5NZZZNonimaging Nuclear Medicine Probe of Upper Extremities
- Billable / Specific Code
CP5NZZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Nonimaging Nuclear Medicine Probe of Upper Extremities. 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. The Alphabetic Index lists this code under Nuclear medicine. 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 | P | Musculoskeletal System |
| 3 | Type | 5 | Nonimaging Nuclear Medicine Probe |
| 4 | BodyPart | N | Upper Extremities |
| 5 | Radionuclide | Z | None |
| 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 CP5NZZZ as Nuclear medicine. These index entries lead to this code:
Clinical Classification (CCSR)
AHRQ groups CP5NZZZ into these clinical categories.
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for CP5NZZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About CP5NZZZ
Is CP5NZZZ a billable code?
Yes. CP5NZZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Nonimaging Nuclear Medicine Probe of Upper Extremities 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 CP5NZZZ, Nonimaging Nuclear Medicine Probe of Upper Extremities, billable on inpatient claims in fiscal year 2026.
What do the characters in CP5NZZZ mean?
CP5NZZZ breaks down character by character: the 1st character C is the Section (Nuclear Medicine); the 2nd character P is the Body System (Musculoskeletal System); the 3rd character 5 is the Type (Nonimaging Nuclear Medicine Probe); the 4th character N is the BodyPart (Upper Extremities); the 5th character Z is the Radionuclide (None); the 6th character Z is the Qualifier (None); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (None).
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of CP5NZZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Nonimaging Nuclear Medicine Probe of Upper Extremities crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 92.09. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
