CP1 Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging - Musculoskeletal System ICD-10-PCS
The CP1 code range contains 26 ICD-10-PCS codes for Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging procedures on the musculoskeletal system. 25 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 CP1 Range 26 codes · 25 billable
- CP1 Nuclear Medicine, Musculoskeletal System, Planar Nuclear Medicine ImagingNon-billable header
- CP111ZZ Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Skull using Technetium 99m (Tc-99m)
- CP11YZZ Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Skull using Other Radionuclide
- CP141ZZ Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Thorax using Technetium 99m (Tc-99m)
- CP14YZZ Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Thorax using Other Radionuclide
- CP151ZZ Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Spine using Technetium 99m (Tc-99m)
- CP15YZZ Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Spine using Other Radionuclide
- CP161ZZ Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Pelvis using Technetium 99m (Tc-99m)
- CP16YZZ Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Pelvis using Other Radionuclide
- CP171ZZ Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Spine and Pelvis using Technetium 99m (Tc-99m)
- CP17YZZ Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Spine and Pelvis using Other Radionuclide
- CP181ZZ Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Right Upper Extremity using Technetium 99m (Tc-99m)
- CP18YZZ Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Right Upper Extremity using Other Radionuclide
- CP191ZZ Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Left Upper Extremity using Technetium 99m (Tc-99m)
- CP19YZZ Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Left Upper Extremity using Other Radionuclide
- CP1B1ZZ Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Bilateral Upper Extremities using Technetium 99m (Tc-99m)
- CP1BYZZ Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Bilateral Upper Extremities using Other Radionuclide
- CP1C1ZZ Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Right Lower Extremity using Technetium 99m (Tc-99m)
- CP1CYZZ Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Right Lower Extremity using Other Radionuclide
- CP1D1ZZ Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Left Lower Extremity using Technetium 99m (Tc-99m)
- CP1DYZZ Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Left Lower Extremity using Other Radionuclide
- CP1F1ZZ Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Bilateral Lower Extremities using Technetium 99m (Tc-99m)
- CP1FYZZ Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Bilateral Lower Extremities using Other Radionuclide
- CP1YYZZ Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Musculoskeletal System, Other using Other Radionuclide
- CP1Z1ZZ Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Musculoskeletal System, All using Technetium 99m (Tc-99m)
- CP1ZYZZ Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Musculoskeletal System, All using Other Radionuclide
About the CP1 Code Range
The ICD-10-PCS root operation Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging (code prefix CP1) refers to a diagnostic procedure using radionuclide tracers to create two-dimensional images of the Musculoskeletal System. This technique helps visualize bone and joint function through planar imaging captures.
Within the Nuclear Medicine classification, these codes specify the body part imaged and the radionuclide used, such as Technetium 99m (Tc-99m) or other radionuclides. Examples include planar imaging of the Skull (codes CP111ZZ, CP11YZZ), Thorax (CP141ZZ, CP14YZZ), and Spine (CP151ZZ, CP15YZZ). Codes also cover upper and lower extremities, pelvis, or multiple combined sites like the Spine and Pelvis. The variety of codes allows precise documentation of the imaging procedure performed and the tracer used, which is essential for accurate diagnosis and billing in nuclear medicine involving musculoskeletal evaluations.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the CP1 range?
Of the 26 codes in this range, 25 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 CP1 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 musculoskeletal 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.
