CP2 Tomographic (Tomo) Nuclear Medicine Imaging - Musculoskeletal System ICD-10-PCS
The CP2 code range contains 32 ICD-10-PCS codes for Tomographic (Tomo) Nuclear Medicine Imaging procedures on the musculoskeletal system. 31 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 CP2 Range 32 codes · 31 billable
- CP2 Nuclear Medicine, Musculoskeletal System, Tomographic (Tomo) Nuclear Medicine ImagingNon-billable header
- CP211ZZ Tomographic (Tomo) Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Skull using Technetium 99m (Tc-99m)
- CP21YZZ Tomographic (Tomo) Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Skull using Other Radionuclide
- CP221ZZ Tomographic (Tomo) Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Cervical Spine using Technetium 99m (Tc-99m)
- CP22YZZ Tomographic (Tomo) Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Cervical Spine using Other Radionuclide
- CP231ZZ Tomographic (Tomo) Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Skull and Cervical Spine using Technetium 99m (Tc-99m)
- CP23YZZ Tomographic (Tomo) Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Skull and Cervical Spine using Other Radionuclide
- CP241ZZ Tomographic (Tomo) Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Thorax using Technetium 99m (Tc-99m)
- CP24YZZ Tomographic (Tomo) Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Thorax using Other Radionuclide
- CP261ZZ Tomographic (Tomo) Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Pelvis using Technetium 99m (Tc-99m)
- CP26YZZ Tomographic (Tomo) Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Pelvis using Other Radionuclide
- CP271ZZ Tomographic (Tomo) Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Spine and Pelvis using Technetium 99m (Tc-99m)
- CP27YZZ Tomographic (Tomo) Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Spine and Pelvis using Other Radionuclide
- CP281ZZ Tomographic (Tomo) Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Right Upper Extremity using Technetium 99m (Tc-99m)
- CP28YZZ Tomographic (Tomo) Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Right Upper Extremity using Other Radionuclide
- CP291ZZ Tomographic (Tomo) Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Left Upper Extremity using Technetium 99m (Tc-99m)
- CP29YZZ Tomographic (Tomo) Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Left Upper Extremity using Other Radionuclide
- CP2B1ZZ Tomographic (Tomo) Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Bilateral Upper Extremities using Technetium 99m (Tc-99m)
- CP2BYZZ Tomographic (Tomo) Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Bilateral Upper Extremities using Other Radionuclide
- CP2C1ZZ Tomographic (Tomo) Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Right Lower Extremity using Technetium 99m (Tc-99m)
- CP2CYZZ Tomographic (Tomo) Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Right Lower Extremity using Other Radionuclide
- CP2D1ZZ Tomographic (Tomo) Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Left Lower Extremity using Technetium 99m (Tc-99m)
- CP2DYZZ Tomographic (Tomo) Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Left Lower Extremity using Other Radionuclide
- CP2F1ZZ Tomographic (Tomo) Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Bilateral Lower Extremities using Technetium 99m (Tc-99m)
- CP2FYZZ Tomographic (Tomo) Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Bilateral Lower Extremities using Other Radionuclide
- CP2G1ZZ Tomographic (Tomo) Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Thoracic Spine using Technetium 99m (Tc-99m)
- CP2GYZZ Tomographic (Tomo) Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Thoracic Spine using Other Radionuclide
- CP2H1ZZ Tomographic (Tomo) Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Lumbar Spine using Technetium 99m (Tc-99m)
- CP2HYZZ Tomographic (Tomo) Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Lumbar Spine using Other Radionuclide
- CP2J1ZZ Tomographic (Tomo) Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Thoracolumbar Spine using Technetium 99m (Tc-99m)
- CP2JYZZ Tomographic (Tomo) Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Thoracolumbar Spine using Other Radionuclide
- CP2YYZZ Tomographic (Tomo) Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Musculoskeletal System, Other using Other Radionuclide
About the CP2 Code Range
The ICD-10-PCS root operation CP2 – Tomographic (Tomo) Nuclear Medicine Imaging involves creating detailed, layered images of the musculoskeletal system using nuclear medicine techniques. This imaging captures functional information by detecting radionuclides within specific body parts.
Within the Nuclear Medicine classification, tomographic imaging is applied to various musculoskeletal sites, including the skull, cervical, thoracic, lumbar, and thoracolumbar spine, as well as the pelvis and upper and lower extremities. The imaging can utilize different radionuclides such as Technetium 99m (Tc-99m) or other radionuclides, enhancing diagnostic specificity. For example, code CP211ZZ refers to tomographic nuclear medicine imaging of the skull using Tc-99m, while CP2CYZZ denotes this imaging for the right lower extremity using another radionuclide. These ICD-10-PCS tomographic nuclear medicine imaging codes provide precise documentation to support both diagnostic assessment and treatment planning for musculoskeletal conditions.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the CP2 range?
Of the 32 codes in this range, 31 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 CP2 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 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.
