C51 Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging - Veins ICD-10-PCS
The C51 code range contains 16 ICD-10-PCS codes for Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging procedures on the veins. 15 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 C51 Range 16 codes · 15 billable
- C51 Nuclear Medicine, Veins, Planar Nuclear Medicine ImagingNon-billable header
- C51B1ZZ Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Right Lower Extremity Veins using Technetium 99m (Tc-99m)
- C51BYZZ Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Right Lower Extremity Veins using Other Radionuclide
- C51C1ZZ Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Left Lower Extremity Veins using Technetium 99m (Tc-99m)
- C51CYZZ Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Left Lower Extremity Veins using Other Radionuclide
- C51D1ZZ Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Bilateral Lower Extremity Veins using Technetium 99m (Tc-99m)
- C51DYZZ Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Bilateral Lower Extremity Veins using Other Radionuclide
- C51N1ZZ Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Right Upper Extremity Veins using Technetium 99m (Tc-99m)
- C51NYZZ Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Right Upper Extremity Veins using Other Radionuclide
- C51P1ZZ Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Left Upper Extremity Veins using Technetium 99m (Tc-99m)
- C51PYZZ Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Left Upper Extremity Veins using Other Radionuclide
- C51Q1ZZ Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Bilateral Upper Extremity Veins using Technetium 99m (Tc-99m)
- C51QYZZ Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Bilateral Upper Extremity Veins using Other Radionuclide
- C51R1ZZ Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Central Veins using Technetium 99m (Tc-99m)
- C51RYZZ Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Central Veins using Other Radionuclide
- C51YYZZ Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Veins using Other Radionuclide
About the C51 Code Range
The ICD-10-PCS root operation Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging (C51) involves capturing two-dimensional images of veins using radioactive substances. This procedure helps visualize venous structures by detecting radiotracer distribution within the body.
Within the Nuclear Medicine section, Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging is applied to various veins including the upper extremity veins, lower extremity veins, and central veins. For example, code C51B1ZZ represents imaging of the right lower extremity veins using the radiotracer Technetium 99m (Tc-99m), while code C51CYZZ captures the left lower extremity veins with other radionuclides. This coding system allows specific documentation like bilateral imaging (e.g., C51D1ZZ for bilateral lower extremity veins) and selection of radioactive agents, facilitating precise recording of the diagnostic approach. Understanding and applying these codes ensures accurate classification of nuclear medicine venous imaging procedures for clinical and billing purposes.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the C51 range?
Of the 16 codes in this range, 15 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 C51 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 veins. 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.
