ICD-10-PCS Code For Heart Right And Left: Procedure Code Group Overview

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group C216 includes procedures performed to introduce radioactive materials for planar nuclear medicine imaging in the heart, right and left. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when a single plane nuclear medicine study of the right and left heart is performed to capture radioactive emissions for diagnostic imaging. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS C216 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the specific imaging procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Heart Right And Left Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging Procedure Overview

This procedure group includes planar nuclear medicine imaging studies that introduce radioactive materials into the heart for single plane capture of emissions. These procedures target the heart within the nuclear medicine section and are used to visualize perfusion and functional information from right and left heart regions. Accurate coding of these procedures matters for inpatient reimbursement because it documents the specific imaging performed and supports appropriate case mix and payment.

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
C	Section	Nuclear Medicine
2	Body System	Heart
1	Operation	Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging
6	Body Part	Heart, Right and Left

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Heart Right And Left Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
C	Section	Nuclear Medicine
2	Body System	Heart
1	Operation	Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging
6	Body Part	Heart, Right and Left

When to Use

Use a code from this group when a planar nuclear medicine study is performed that requires administration of radioactive tracers to image the right and left regions of the heart. These codes apply when the inpatient procedure involves capture of single plane emissions for diagnostic evaluation of cardiac perfusion or function.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

2 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
C2161ZZ	Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Right and Left Heart using Technetium 99m (Tc-99m)
C216YZZ	Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Right and Left Heart using Other Radionuclide

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An elderly patient admitted with acute chest pain and indeterminate ECG changes and elevated cardiac enzymes undergoes inpatient evaluation to differentiate ischemic myocardial injury from other causes; a single‑plane planar nuclear medicine perfusion study of the right and left heart is ordered to assess regional perfusion while radioactive tracer is administered. Typical codes: C2161ZZ, C216YZZ
A middle‑aged patient scheduled for inpatient workup of unexplained exertional dyspnea and suspected right and left ventricular dysfunction receives a planned single‑plane nuclear medicine imaging study after intravenous administration of a radiotracer to visualize cardiac perfusion and help guide further management. Typical codes: C2161ZZ, C216YZZ
A postoperative cardiac surgery patient in the inpatient unit has persistent hemodynamic instability and concern for regional myocardial ischemia; clinicians obtain a single‑plane planar nuclear medicine scan with radiotracer to evaluate right and left heart perfusion as part of the urgent diagnostic evaluation. Typical codes: C2161ZZ, C216YZZ

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Frequently Asked Questions

References

1.CPT® Codes and Descriptions. AAPC. Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.Maintains the CPT code set's official descriptions and guidelines, licensed from the American Medical Association, used as the definitional source for CPT codes on this page.
2.HCPCS Quarterly Update. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's quarterly release of HCPCS Level II codes and short/long descriptors, the source for HCPCS code definitions and update history.
3.ICD-10-CM Full Code List. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's complete ICD-10-CM diagnosis code list, used to cross-reference diagnosis codes associated with this procedure or service.

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When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

2 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
C2161ZZ	Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Right and Left Heart using Technetium 99m (Tc-99m)
C216YZZ	Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Right and Left Heart using Other Radionuclide

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An elderly patient admitted with acute chest pain and indeterminate ECG changes and elevated cardiac enzymes undergoes inpatient evaluation to differentiate ischemic myocardial injury from other causes; a single‑plane planar nuclear medicine perfusion study of the right and left heart is ordered to assess regional perfusion while radioactive tracer is administered. Typical codes: C2161ZZ, C216YZZ
A middle‑aged patient scheduled for inpatient workup of unexplained exertional dyspnea and suspected right and left ventricular dysfunction receives a planned single‑plane nuclear medicine imaging study after intravenous administration of a radiotracer to visualize cardiac perfusion and help guide further management. Typical codes: C2161ZZ, C216YZZ
A postoperative cardiac surgery patient in the inpatient unit has persistent hemodynamic instability and concern for regional myocardial ischemia; clinicians obtain a single‑plane planar nuclear medicine scan with radiotracer to evaluate right and left heart perfusion as part of the urgent diagnostic evaluation. Typical codes: C2161ZZ, C216YZZ

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C21G-MYOCARDIUM-PLANAR-IMAGING

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C21Y-HEART-PLANAR-IMAGING

ICD-10-PCS Code For Heart: Procedure Code Group Overview

Frequently Asked Questions

References

1.CPT® Codes and Descriptions. AAPC. Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.Maintains the CPT code set's official descriptions and guidelines, licensed from the American Medical Association, used as the definitional source for CPT codes on this page.
2.HCPCS Quarterly Update. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's quarterly release of HCPCS Level II codes and short/long descriptors, the source for HCPCS code definitions and update history.
3.ICD-10-CM Full Code List. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's complete ICD-10-CM diagnosis code list, used to cross-reference diagnosis codes associated with this procedure or service.

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Code Attributes

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Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

What procedures are included in the ICD-10-PCS C216 code group?

What are the specific codes in the C216 group?

Under which ICD-10-PCS section and body system do these codes fall?

Why is accurate coding within the C216 group important for inpatient reimbursement?

What diagnostic purpose do these planar nuclear medicine procedures serve?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

What procedures are included in the ICD-10-PCS C216 code group?

What are the specific codes in the C216 group?

Under which ICD-10-PCS section and body system do these codes fall?

Why is accurate coding within the C216 group important for inpatient reimbursement?

What diagnostic purpose do these planar nuclear medicine procedures serve?

References