C02 Tomographic (Tomo) Nuclear Medicine Imaging - Central Nervous System ICD-10-PCS
The C02 code range contains 8 ICD-10-PCS codes for Tomographic (Tomo) Nuclear Medicine Imaging procedures on the central nervous system. 7 of the codes are billable and valid for inpatient claim submission in fiscal year 2026.
Root Operation Definition
Tomographic (Tomo) Nuclear Medicine Imaging: Introduction of radioactive materials into the body for three dimensional display of images developed from the capture of radioactive emissions.
Codes in the C02 Range 8 codes · 7 billable
- C02 Nuclear Medicine, Central Nervous System, Tomographic (Tomo) Nuclear Medicine ImagingNon-billable header
- C0201ZZ Tomographic (Tomo) Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Brain using Technetium 99m (Tc-99m)
- C020FZZ Tomographic (Tomo) Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Brain using Iodine 123 (I-123)
- C020SZZ Tomographic (Tomo) Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Brain using Thallium 201 (Tl-201)
- C020YZZ Tomographic (Tomo) Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Brain using Other Radionuclide
- C025DZZ Tomographic (Tomo) Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Cerebrospinal Fluid using Indium 111 (In-111)
- C025YZZ Tomographic (Tomo) Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Cerebrospinal Fluid using Other Radionuclide
- C02YYZZ Tomographic (Tomo) Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Central Nervous System using Other Radionuclide
About the C02 Code Range
The ICD-10-PCS root operation Tomographic (Tomo) Nuclear Medicine Imaging (Code C02) involves producing a detailed three-dimensional image of the Central Nervous System using nuclear medicine techniques. This advanced imaging method captures cross-sectional views by detecting radiopharmaceuticals within the body.
Within the Nuclear Medicine classification, this operation focuses on different parts of the central nervous system, primarily the Brain and Cerebrospinal Fluid. Specific codes reference various radionuclides used in the imaging process, such as Technetium 99m (Tc-99m) (C0201ZZ), Iodine 123 (I-123) (C020FZZ), and Thallium 201 (Tl-201) (C020SZZ). Additionally, there are codes for imaging with other radionuclides or targeting cerebrospinal fluid, for example, C025DZZ for Indium 111 (In-111) and C025YZZ for other radionuclides. Using these detailed tomography codes ensures precise documentation of nuclear medicine imaging procedures for diagnosis and treatment planning in neurological conditions.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the C02 range?
Of the 8 codes in this range, 7 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 C02 range classify?
The range classifies Tomographic (Tomo) Nuclear Medicine Imaging procedures, introduction of radioactive materials into the body for three dimensional 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.
