ICD-10-PCS Code For Upper Extremity Veins, Left: Procedure Code Group Overview

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group C51P includes procedures performed to image radioactive emissions in upper extremity veins, left. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when planar nuclear medicine imaging with introduction of radioactive materials is performed to evaluate left upper extremity venous structure or function. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS C51P group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the specific procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Upper Extremity Veins Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging Procedure Overview

This procedure group includes planar nuclear medicine imaging of the left upper extremity veins, which uses introduced radioactive materials to capture single plane images from emitted radiation. These procedures target the venous system of the left upper extremity and are coded in the Nuclear Medicine section of ICD-10-PCS. Accurate coding ensures the inpatient record reflects the specific imaging performed and supports correct case mix assignment and reimbursement.

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
C	Section	Nuclear Medicine
5	Body System	Veins
1	Operation	Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging
P	Body Part	Upper Extremity Veins, Left

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Upper Extremity Veins Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
C	Section	Nuclear Medicine
5	Body System	Veins
1	Operation	Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging
P	Body Part	Upper Extremity Veins, Left

When to Use

Use a code from this group when inpatient planar nuclear medicine imaging is performed with introduction of radioactive materials targeting the left upper extremity veins. Codes apply when the purpose of the procedure is to capture images from radioactive emissions to evaluate venous anatomy or function in the left upper extremity.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

2 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
C51P1ZZ	Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Left Upper Extremity Veins using Technetium 99m (Tc-99m)
C51PYZZ	Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Left Upper Extremity Veins using Other Radionuclide

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An elderly hospitalized patient with new onset left upper extremity swelling and suspected deep venous thrombosis after recent central line removal undergoes inpatient evaluation to determine venous patency and detect thrombus; planar nuclear medicine imaging with an injected radiotracer is performed to visualize left arm venous flow and identify areas of obstruction. Typical codes: C51P1ZZ, C51PYZZ
A middle-aged patient admitted electively for preoperative mapping of dysfunctional left arm veins prior to creation of an arteriovenous fistula for hemodialysis access undergoes planar nuclear medicine imaging after introduction of a radionuclide to delineate venous anatomy and assess suitability of superficial and deep veins. Typical codes: C51P1ZZ, C51PYZZ
A postoperative inpatient with persistent left upper extremity pain and concern for venous leak or recurrent occlusion following recent venous thrombectomy has planar nuclear medicine imaging performed with intravenous radioactive material to evaluate residual or recurrent venous flow abnormalities in the left arm. Typical codes: C51P1ZZ, C51PYZZ

ICD-10-PCS Code For Right Lower Extremity Veins: Procedure Code Group Overview

C51C-LEFT-LOWER-EXTREMITY-PLANAR-IMAGING

ICD-10-PCS Code For Lower Extremity Veins, Left: Procedure Code Group Overview

C51D-LOWER-EXTREMITY-VEINS-PLANAR-IMAGING

ICD-10-PCS Code For Lower Extremity Veins: Procedure Code Group Overview

C51N-UPPER-EXTREMITY-VEINS-PLANAR-IMAGING

ICD-10-PCS Code For Upper Extremity Veins, Right: Procedure Code Group Overview

C51Q-UPPER-EXTREMITY-VEINS-PLANAR-IMAGING

ICD-10-PCS Code For Upper Extremity Veins: Procedure Code Group Overview

C51R-CENTRAL-VEINS-PLANAR-IMAGING

ICD-10-PCS Code For Central Veins: Procedure Code Group Overview

C51Y-VEINS-PLANAR-IMAGING

ICD-10-PCS Code For Veins: 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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When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

2 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
C51P1ZZ	Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Left Upper Extremity Veins using Technetium 99m (Tc-99m)
C51PYZZ	Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Left Upper Extremity Veins using Other Radionuclide

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An elderly hospitalized patient with new onset left upper extremity swelling and suspected deep venous thrombosis after recent central line removal undergoes inpatient evaluation to determine venous patency and detect thrombus; planar nuclear medicine imaging with an injected radiotracer is performed to visualize left arm venous flow and identify areas of obstruction. Typical codes: C51P1ZZ, C51PYZZ
A middle-aged patient admitted electively for preoperative mapping of dysfunctional left arm veins prior to creation of an arteriovenous fistula for hemodialysis access undergoes planar nuclear medicine imaging after introduction of a radionuclide to delineate venous anatomy and assess suitability of superficial and deep veins. Typical codes: C51P1ZZ, C51PYZZ
A postoperative inpatient with persistent left upper extremity pain and concern for venous leak or recurrent occlusion following recent venous thrombectomy has planar nuclear medicine imaging performed with intravenous radioactive material to evaluate residual or recurrent venous flow abnormalities in the left arm. Typical codes: C51P1ZZ, C51PYZZ

ICD-10-PCS Code For Right Lower Extremity Veins: Procedure Code Group Overview

C51C-LEFT-LOWER-EXTREMITY-PLANAR-IMAGING

ICD-10-PCS Code For Lower Extremity Veins, Left: Procedure Code Group Overview

C51D-LOWER-EXTREMITY-VEINS-PLANAR-IMAGING

ICD-10-PCS Code For Lower Extremity Veins: Procedure Code Group Overview

C51N-UPPER-EXTREMITY-VEINS-PLANAR-IMAGING

ICD-10-PCS Code For Upper Extremity Veins, Right: Procedure Code Group Overview

C51Q-UPPER-EXTREMITY-VEINS-PLANAR-IMAGING

ICD-10-PCS Code For Upper Extremity Veins: Procedure Code Group Overview

C51R-CENTRAL-VEINS-PLANAR-IMAGING

ICD-10-PCS Code For Central Veins: Procedure Code Group Overview

C51Y-VEINS-PLANAR-IMAGING

ICD-10-PCS Code For Veins: 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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ICD-10-PCS Codes

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ICD-10-PCS Codes

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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 code group C51P?

Which ICD-10-PCS codes are in this group and how are they differentiated?

In which section and body system of ICD-10-PCS are these codes classified?

When should coders use a C51P code in inpatient documentation?

How does accurate coding within C51P affect reimbursement and records?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

What procedures are included in the ICD-10-PCS code group C51P?

Which ICD-10-PCS codes are in this group and how are they differentiated?

In which section and body system of ICD-10-PCS are these codes classified?

When should coders use a C51P code in inpatient documentation?

How does accurate coding within C51P affect reimbursement and records?

References