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 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 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
The ICD-10-PCS root operation Tomographic (Tomo) Nuclear Medicine Imaging (C72) involves creating detailed sectional images of the lymphatic and hematologic system using nuclear medicine techniques. This specialized imaging helps visualize organs and tissues by detecting radionuclide emissions.
Within the Nuclear Medicine classification, this operation is used to generate precise, layered images for diagnostic purposes. Examples include tomographic imaging of the spleen with specific radionuclides like Technetium 99m (Tc-99m) (C7221ZZ) or other radionuclides (C722YZZ). The codes also cover similar imaging of the broader lymphatic and hematologic system (C72YYZZ). These ICD-10-PCS codes ensure accurate documentation of the use of nuclear medicine to obtain sectional body images, essential for assessing conditions related to these systems through non-invasive imaging techniques.
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, 2025 through September 30, 2026. 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 2026 ICD-10-PCS order file and code tables, effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
