ICD-10-PCS Code For Lymphatics Pelvic: Procedure Code Group Overview

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group C71D includes procedures performed to capture planar nuclear medicine images of lymphatic and hematologic structures in the pelvic region. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when radiotracers are introduced to the pelvic lymphatics to produce single plane diagnostic images from radioactive emissions. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS C71D group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the specific nuclear medicine imaging modality and anatomical focus used in the procedure.

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Lymphatics, Pelvic Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging Procedure Overview

This procedure group includes planar nuclear medicine imaging studies that introduce radioactive materials to visualize the pelvic lymphatic and hematologic system. Procedures target lymphatic structures in the pelvis using radiotracers to capture single plane images from emitted radiation. Accurate coding of these nuclear medicine planar imaging procedures supports inpatient documentation and reimbursement by reflecting the specific imaging modality and anatomical focus.

Code Attributes

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
D	Body Part	Lymphatics, Pelvic

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Lymphatics, Pelvic Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

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
D	Body Part	Lymphatics, Pelvic

When to Use

Use codes from this group when a radiotracer is introduced specifically to image pelvic lymphatic structures with planar nuclear medicine techniques. Select these codes for inpatient documentation when the procedure produces single plane images derived from radioactive emissions of the pelvic lymphatics.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

2 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
C71D1ZZ	Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Pelvic Lymphatics using Technetium 99m (Tc-99m)
C71DYZZ	Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Pelvic Lymphatics using Other Radionuclide

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An elderly patient admitted with a suspicious inguinal mass and unilateral leg swelling after melanoma excision on the lower abdomen. Inpatient planar lymphoscintigraphy is performed with Technetium-99m injected near the primary site to map pelvic sentinel lymphatic drainage and identify potential pelvic nodal involvement. The imaging guides further management while the patient remains hospitalized for observation and staging workup. Typical codes: C71D1ZZ
A middle-aged patient presents acutely with fever and progressive unilateral lower extremity cellulitis complicated by concern for pelvic lymphatic obstruction. To evaluate lymphatic flow and identify possible pelvic lymphatic leak or obstruction, planar nuclear medicine imaging is performed using a non‑Tc-99m radionuclide introduced into the affected limb to visualize pelvic lymphatic pathways while the patient remains inpatient for intravenous antibiotics and monitoring. Typical codes: C71DYZZ
A patient previously treated with pelvic radiation develops chronic lymphedema with new onset of worsening pelvic lymphatic drainage pattern changes after prior interventions. During an inpatient admission for symptom management and consideration of further therapy, planar imaging with Technetium-99m is obtained to reassess pelvic lymphatic anatomy and function compared with prior studies to inform ongoing inpatient care decisions. Typical codes: C71D1ZZ

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C713-BLOOD-PLANAR-NUCLEAR-MEDICINE-IMAGING

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C71J-LYMPHATICS-HEAD-PLANAR-IMAGING

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

C71K-LYMPHATICS-NECK-PLANAR-IMAGING

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

C71L-LYMPHATICS-UPPER-CHEST-PLANAR

ICD-10-PCS Code For Lymphatics, Upper Chest: Procedure Code Group Overview

C71M-LYMPHATICS-TRUNK-PLANAR-IMAGING

ICD-10-PCS Code For Lymphatics, Trunk: Procedure Code Group Overview

C71N-LYMPHATICS-UPPER-EXTREMITY-PLANAR-IMAGING

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

C71P-LYMPHATICS-LOWER-EXTREMITY-IMAGING

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

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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
C71D1ZZ	Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Pelvic Lymphatics using Technetium 99m (Tc-99m)
C71DYZZ	Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Pelvic Lymphatics using Other Radionuclide

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An elderly patient admitted with a suspicious inguinal mass and unilateral leg swelling after melanoma excision on the lower abdomen. Inpatient planar lymphoscintigraphy is performed with Technetium-99m injected near the primary site to map pelvic sentinel lymphatic drainage and identify potential pelvic nodal involvement. The imaging guides further management while the patient remains hospitalized for observation and staging workup. Typical codes: C71D1ZZ
A middle-aged patient presents acutely with fever and progressive unilateral lower extremity cellulitis complicated by concern for pelvic lymphatic obstruction. To evaluate lymphatic flow and identify possible pelvic lymphatic leak or obstruction, planar nuclear medicine imaging is performed using a non‑Tc-99m radionuclide introduced into the affected limb to visualize pelvic lymphatic pathways while the patient remains inpatient for intravenous antibiotics and monitoring. Typical codes: C71DYZZ
A patient previously treated with pelvic radiation develops chronic lymphedema with new onset of worsening pelvic lymphatic drainage pattern changes after prior interventions. During an inpatient admission for symptom management and consideration of further therapy, planar imaging with Technetium-99m is obtained to reassess pelvic lymphatic anatomy and function compared with prior studies to inform ongoing inpatient care decisions. Typical codes: C71D1ZZ

Related Codes

C710-BONE-MARROW-PLANAR-IMAGING

ICD-10-PCS Code For Bone Marrow: Procedure Code Group Overview

C712-SPLEEN-INTRODUCTION-OF-RADIOACTIVE-MATERIALS-SPLEEN-PLANAR

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

C713-BLOOD-PLANAR-NUCLEAR-MEDICINE-IMAGING

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

C715-LYMPHATICS-HEAD-AND-NECK-PLANAR-IMAGING

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

C71J-LYMPHATICS-HEAD-PLANAR-IMAGING

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

C71K-LYMPHATICS-NECK-PLANAR-IMAGING

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

C71L-LYMPHATICS-UPPER-CHEST-PLANAR

ICD-10-PCS Code For Lymphatics, Upper Chest: Procedure Code Group Overview

C71M-LYMPHATICS-TRUNK-PLANAR-IMAGING

ICD-10-PCS Code For Lymphatics, Trunk: Procedure Code Group Overview

C71N-LYMPHATICS-UPPER-EXTREMITY-PLANAR-IMAGING

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

C71P-LYMPHATICS-LOWER-EXTREMITY-IMAGING

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

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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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Lymphatics, Pelvic Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

ICD-10-PCS Code For Lymphatics Pelvic: Procedure Code Group Overview

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Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which ICD-10-PCS section and body system apply to pelvic lymphatics planar nuclear medicine imaging?

What operations and body part are represented in the C71D code group?

Which specific ICD-10-PCS codes are included in this group and how do they differ?

For what clinical documentation context are these ICD-10-PCS codes intended?

Are there related DRGs listed for the C71D procedure group?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which ICD-10-PCS section and body system apply to pelvic lymphatics planar nuclear medicine imaging?

What operations and body part are represented in the C71D code group?

Which specific ICD-10-PCS codes are included in this group and how do they differ?

For what clinical documentation context are these ICD-10-PCS codes intended?

Are there related DRGs listed for the C71D procedure group?

References