C81 Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging - Eye ICD-10-PCS
The C81 code range contains 4 ICD-10-PCS codes for Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging procedures on the eye. 3 of the codes are billable and valid for inpatient claim submission in fiscal year 2027.
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 C81 Range 4 codes · 3 billable
- C81 Nuclear Medicine, Eye, Planar Nuclear Medicine ImagingNon-billable header
- C8191ZZ Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Bilateral Lacrimal Ducts using Technetium 99m (Tc-99m)
- C819YZZ Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Bilateral Lacrimal Ducts using Other Radionuclide
- C81YYZZ Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Eye using Other Radionuclide
About the C81 Code Range
These procedures introduce radioactive material into the body and capture its emissions to make a single-plane image of the eye or both tear ducts.
The fourth character distinguishes Eye from Lacrimal Ducts, Bilateral, meaning both tear ducts. The fifth identifies the radioactive material: Technetium 99m (Tc-99m) or Other Radionuclide. The sixth and seventh characters are both None.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the C81 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 C81 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 eye. 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.
