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

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group C51Y includes procedures performed to image venous structures in the veins using planar nuclear medicine techniques. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when planar nuclear medicine imaging of the veins is performed to evaluate venous anatomy or function. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS C51Y group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the imaging procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Veins Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging Procedure Overview

Procedures in this ICD-10-PCS group involve planar nuclear medicine imaging targeting the veins, in which a radiopharmaceutical is introduced and single-plane images are captured from radioactive emissions to evaluate venous anatomy and function. These procedures are part of the Nuclear Medicine section and specifically focus on veins as the body part. Accurate coding of these imaging procedures supports inpatient documentation of diagnostic imaging performed and is important for appropriate 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
Y	Body Part	Veins

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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
Y	Body Part	Veins

When to Use

Use a code from this group when planar nuclear medicine imaging of venous structures is performed with introduction of a radiopharmaceutical to obtain single-plane diagnostic images. These codes apply for inpatient documentation when the imaging procedure is part of the patientâs diagnostic workup or treatment planning involving the veins.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

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ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
C51YYZZ	Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Veins using Other Radionuclide

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An elderly patient is admitted with acute unilateral leg swelling and pain suspicious for deep venous thrombosis but with contraindications to iodinated contrast and limited ultrasound windows. Inpatient planar nuclear medicine imaging of the affected venous system is performed after intravenous administration of a radiopharmaceutical to assess venous flow and detect occlusion. The test helps guide urgent anticoagulation and further management decisions. Typical codes: C51YYZZ
A hospitalized patient with chronic venous insufficiency and recurrent ulceration is scheduled for diagnostic evaluation to map venous reflux and anatomy prior to planned surgical or endovenous intervention. Planar nuclear medicine imaging of the veins is performed electively with introduction of a radiotracer to obtain single-plane images that delineate venous drainage patterns and incompetence. Typical codes: C51YYZZ
A postoperative patient develops new-onset limb swelling and concern for postoperative venous obstruction at the operative site where duplex ultrasound is nondiagnostic. To evaluate possible graft or deep venous compromise, planar nuclear medicine imaging of the veins is performed inpatient using a radiopharmaceutical to visualize venous patency and flow, guiding decisions about return to the operating room or endovascular revision. Typical codes: C51YYZZ

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

C51P-LEFT-UPPER-EXTREMITY-PLANAR-IMAGING

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

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

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ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
C51YYZZ	Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Veins using Other Radionuclide

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An elderly patient is admitted with acute unilateral leg swelling and pain suspicious for deep venous thrombosis but with contraindications to iodinated contrast and limited ultrasound windows. Inpatient planar nuclear medicine imaging of the affected venous system is performed after intravenous administration of a radiopharmaceutical to assess venous flow and detect occlusion. The test helps guide urgent anticoagulation and further management decisions. Typical codes: C51YYZZ
A hospitalized patient with chronic venous insufficiency and recurrent ulceration is scheduled for diagnostic evaluation to map venous reflux and anatomy prior to planned surgical or endovenous intervention. Planar nuclear medicine imaging of the veins is performed electively with introduction of a radiotracer to obtain single-plane images that delineate venous drainage patterns and incompetence. Typical codes: C51YYZZ
A postoperative patient develops new-onset limb swelling and concern for postoperative venous obstruction at the operative site where duplex ultrasound is nondiagnostic. To evaluate possible graft or deep venous compromise, planar nuclear medicine imaging of the veins is performed inpatient using a radiopharmaceutical to visualize venous patency and flow, guiding decisions about return to the operating room or endovascular revision. Typical codes: C51YYZZ

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

C51P-LEFT-UPPER-EXTREMITY-PLANAR-IMAGING

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

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

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

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When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

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Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which ICD-10-PCS code group covers planar nuclear medicine imaging of veins?

What is the purpose of procedures in the C51Y code group?

Under which ICD-10-PCS section and body system are these procedures classified?

How does accurate coding in the C51Y group affect inpatient documentation and reimbursement?

Are there related DRGs listed for the C51Y code group?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which ICD-10-PCS code group covers planar nuclear medicine imaging of veins?

What is the purpose of procedures in the C51Y code group?

Under which ICD-10-PCS section and body system are these procedures classified?

How does accurate coding in the C51Y group affect inpatient documentation and reimbursement?

Are there related DRGs listed for the C51Y code group?

References