CP5PZZZNonimaging Nuclear Medicine Probe of Lower Extremities
- Billable / Specific Code
CP5PZZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Nonimaging Nuclear Medicine Probe of Lower 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 | P | Lower 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 CP5PZZZ as Nuclear medicine. These index entries lead to this code:
Clinical Classification (CCSR)
AHRQ groups CP5PZZZ into these clinical categories.
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for CP5PZZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About CP5PZZZ
Is CP5PZZZ a billable code?
Yes. CP5PZZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Nonimaging Nuclear Medicine Probe of Lower 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 CP5PZZZ, Nonimaging Nuclear Medicine Probe of Lower Extremities, billable on inpatient claims in fiscal year 2026.
What do the characters in CP5PZZZ mean?
CP5PZZZ 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 P is the BodyPart (Lower 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 CP5PZZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Nonimaging Nuclear Medicine Probe of Lower Extremities crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 92.09. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
