C72 Tomographic (Tomo) Nuclear Medicine Imaging - Lymphatic and Hematologic System ICD-10-PCS
The C72 code range contains 4 ICD-10-PCS codes for Tomographic (Tomo) Nuclear Medicine Imaging procedures on the lymphatic and hematologic system. 3 of the codes are billable and valid for inpatient claim submission in fiscal year 2027.
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 C72 Range 4 codes · 3 billable
- C72 Nuclear Medicine, Lymphatic and Hematologic System, Tomographic (Tomo) Nuclear Medicine ImagingNon-billable header
- C7221ZZ Tomographic (Tomo) Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Spleen using Technetium 99m (Tc-99m)
- C722YZZ Tomographic (Tomo) Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Spleen using Other Radionuclide
- C72YYZZ Tomographic (Tomo) Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Lymphatic and Hematologic System using Other Radionuclide
About the C72 Code Range
These procedures introduce radioactive material into the body and capture its emissions to produce three-dimensional images of the spleen or lymphatic and hematologic system.
The fourth character identifies the spleen or the lymphatic and hematologic system. The fifth identifies the radioactive material: Technetium 99m (Tc-99m) or Other Radionuclide. The sixth and seventh characters each have None as their only qualifier.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the C72 range?
Of the 4 codes in this range, 3 are billable and valid for inpatient claim submission from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. Table header codes group them but cannot be reported on claims.
What does the C72 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 lymphatic and hematologic 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 2027 ICD-10-PCS order file and code tables, effective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
