ICD-10-PCS C715 Coding for Head and Neck Reimbursement

ICD-10-PCS Code For Lymphatics Head And Neck: Procedure Code Group Overview

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group C715 includes procedures performed to introduce radioactive materials for planar nuclear medicine imaging in the lymphatic and hematologic system of the head and neck. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when single‑plane nuclear medicine imaging of lymphatics in the head and neck is performed to evaluate lymphatic anatomy or function. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS C715 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the diagnostic imaging procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy and appropriate payment.

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Lymphatics, Head And Neck Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging Procedure Overview

This procedure group includes planar nuclear medicine imaging studies of the lymphatic and hematologic system focused on the head and neck. Procedures involve introduction of radioactive materials and capture of emitted radiation to generate single‑plane images of lymphatic structures and function. Accurate coding is necessary to reflect the inpatient diagnostic imaging performed and to support appropriate case mix and payment.

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
C	Section	Nuclear Medicine
7	Body System	Lymphatic and Hematologic System
1	Operation	Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging
5	Body Part	Lymphatics, Head and Neck

Character

ICD-10-PCS Category

Code Group Details

Section

Nuclear Medicine

Body System

Lymphatic and Hematologic System

Operation

Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging

Body Part

Lymphatics, Head and Neck

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Lymphatics, Head And Neck Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging Procedure Overview

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
C	Section	Nuclear Medicine
7	Body System	Lymphatic and Hematologic System
1	Operation	Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging
5	Body Part	Lymphatics, Head and Neck

Character

ICD-10-PCS Category

Code Group Details

Section

Nuclear Medicine

Body System

Lymphatic and Hematologic System

Operation

Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging

Body Part

Lymphatics, Head and Neck

When to Use

Use codes from this group when a radionuclide is administered specifically to image lymphatic structures or function in the head and neck and single‑plane capture of emissions is performed. These codes apply when the procedure is performed during an inpatient encounter and documented as planar nuclear medicine imaging of the lymphatics.

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
C7151ZZ	Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Head and Neck Lymphatics using Technetium 99m (Tc-99m)
C715YZZ	Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Head and Neck Lymphatics using Other Radionuclide

ICD-10-PCS Code

Description

C7151ZZ

Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Head and Neck Lymphatics using Technetium 99m (Tc-99m)

C715YZZ

Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Head and Neck Lymphatics using Other Radionuclide

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An adult patient admitted after extensive neck trauma with suspected disruption of lymphatic channels and postoperative persistent serous drainage. To evaluate lymphatic anatomy and identify the site of leak in the head and neck region, a radiopharmaceutical is introduced and planar nuclear medicine imaging is performed to localize lymphatic flow and leakage. The study informs ongoing inpatient management such as targeted drainage or surgical planning. Typical codes: C7151ZZ
A patient with a newly diagnosed cutaneous malignancy of the scalp is admitted for staging and sentinel lymph node mapping prior to planned definitive surgery. Inpatient planar imaging after administration of a radiotracer is used to map lymphatic drainage patterns in the head and neck to identify sentinel nodes for surgical biopsy during the same hospitalization. Typical codes: C7151ZZ, C715YZZ
An inpatient with recurrent postoperative lymphocele in the neck following prior oncologic neck dissection undergoes evaluation because conservative measures failed. Planar nuclear medicine imaging with a radiopharmaceutical is performed to assess residual or aberrant lymphatic channels contributing to recurrence and to guide possible revision procedures. Typical codes: C715YZZ

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.

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
C7151ZZ	Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Head and Neck Lymphatics using Technetium 99m (Tc-99m)
C715YZZ	Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Head and Neck Lymphatics using Other Radionuclide

An adult patient admitted after extensive neck trauma with suspected disruption of lymphatic channels and postoperative persistent serous drainage. To evaluate lymphatic anatomy and identify the site of leak in the head and neck region, a radiopharmaceutical is introduced and planar nuclear medicine imaging is performed to localize lymphatic flow and leakage. The study informs ongoing inpatient management such as targeted drainage or surgical planning. Typical codes: C7151ZZ
A patient with a newly diagnosed cutaneous malignancy of the scalp is admitted for staging and sentinel lymph node mapping prior to planned definitive surgery. Inpatient planar imaging after administration of a radiotracer is used to map lymphatic drainage patterns in the head and neck to identify sentinel nodes for surgical biopsy during the same hospitalization. Typical codes: C7151ZZ, C715YZZ
An inpatient with recurrent postoperative lymphocele in the neck following prior oncologic neck dissection undergoes evaluation because conservative measures failed. Planar nuclear medicine imaging with a radiopharmaceutical is performed to assess residual or aberrant lymphatic channels contributing to recurrence and to guide possible revision procedures. Typical codes: C715YZZ

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Which procedures are included in the ICD-10-PCS C715 code group?

What are the specific ICD-10-PCS codes in this group?

For what clinical purpose is a C715 procedure performed?

In what documentation context should C715 codes be used?

What code attributes define the C715 procedure group?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which procedures are included in the ICD-10-PCS C715 code group?

What are the specific ICD-10-PCS codes in this group?

For what clinical purpose is a C715 procedure performed?

In what documentation context should C715 codes be used?

What code attributes define the C715 procedure group?

References