C01 Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging - Central Nervous System ICD-10-PCS
The C01 code range contains 6 ICD-10-PCS codes for Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging procedures on the central nervous system. 5 of the codes are billable and valid for inpatient claim submission in fiscal year 2026.
Root Operation Definition
Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging: Introduction of radioactive materials into the body for single plane display of images developed from the capture of radioactive emissions.
Codes in the C01 Range 6 codes · 5 billable
- C01 Nuclear Medicine, Central Nervous System, Planar Nuclear Medicine ImagingNon-billable header
- C0101ZZ Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Brain using Technetium 99m (Tc-99m)
- C010YZZ Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Brain using Other Radionuclide
- C015DZZ Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Cerebrospinal Fluid using Indium 111 (In-111)
- C015YZZ Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Cerebrospinal Fluid using Other Radionuclide
- C01YYZZ Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Central Nervous System using Other Radionuclide
About the C01 Code Range
Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging (code C01) in ICD-10-PCS refers to a diagnostic imaging technique that uses radioactive substances to create planar images of the Central Nervous System. This root operation falls under the Nuclear Medicine section and captures functional information about tissues without invasive procedures.
This imaging method uses different radionuclides to visualize structures such as the Brain or Cerebrospinal Fluid. For example, code C0101ZZ specifies planar imaging of the brain using Technetium 99m (Tc-99m), a common radioactive tracer. Other codes distinguish between radionuclides like Indium 111 (In-111) for cerebrospinal fluid (code C015DZZ) or nonspecified radionuclides (codes C010YZZ, C015YZZ, and C01YYZZ). These codes enable precise documentation of the nuclear medicine procedure performed on the central nervous system, ensuring clarity in clinical and billing records.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the C01 range?
Of the 6 codes in this range, 5 are billable and valid for inpatient claim submission from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. Table header codes group them but cannot be reported on claims.
What does the C01 range classify?
The range classifies Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging procedures, introduction of radioactive materials into the body for single plane display of images developed from the capture of radioactive emissions, performed on the central nervous system. Each code adds the body part, approach, device, and qualifier in characters four through seven, and links to its own reference page.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-PCS order file and code tables, effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
