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

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group C75J includes procedures performed to detect radioactive emissions using nonimaging nuclear medicine probes in the lymphatics of the head. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when a nonimaging nuclear medicine probe is employed to study the distribution, fate, or absorption of radioactive materials in head lymphatic structures. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS C75J group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Lymphatics, Head Nonimaging Nuclear Medicine Probe Procedure Overview

Procedures in this ICD-10-PCS group involve the use of nonimaging nuclear medicine probes to introduce radioactive materials or detect radioactive emissions in the lymphatics of the head. These procedures target the lymphatic and hematologic system to evaluate distribution and fate of radiolabeled substances or to measure absorption of external radioactive emissions. Accurate coding reflects the specific operation and anatomic focus and supports correct inpatient reimbursement and clinical documentation. Proper assignment ensures the procedure is captured for case mix and payment determination.

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
C	Section	Nuclear Medicine
7	Body System	Lymphatic and Hematologic System
5	Operation	Nonimaging Nuclear Medicine Probe
J	Body Part	Lymphatics, Head

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Lymphatics, Head Nonimaging Nuclear Medicine Probe Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
C	Section	Nuclear Medicine
7	Body System	Lymphatic and Hematologic System
5	Operation	Nonimaging Nuclear Medicine Probe
J	Body Part	Lymphatics, Head

When to Use

Use codes from this group when a nonimaging nuclear medicine probe is used to introduce radiotracers into or detect emissions from head lymphatic structures for diagnostic or localization purposes. These codes apply when the clinical procedure explicitly targets lymphatics of the head using nonimaging nuclear medicine probe techniques.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

2 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
C75J1ZZ	Nonimaging Nuclear Medicine Probe of Head Lymphatics using Technetium 99m (Tc-99m)
C75JYZZ	Nonimaging Nuclear Medicine Probe of Head Lymphatics using Other Radionuclide

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An elderly patient admitted for staging of an aggressive cutaneous malignancy of the scalp with palpable regional adenopathy. To localize sentinel lymphatic drainage from the primary head lesion prior to planned excisional surgery, a nonimaging probe is used after injection of a technetium-99m radiotracer to detect lymphatic channels and sentinel nodes intraoperatively. The procedure is performed to guide the surgeon in targeted nodal sampling during the same hospital admission. Typical codes: C75J1ZZ
A middle-aged patient presents emergently following a rapidly enlarging infected parotid region mass with concern for occult metastatic spread to regional head lymphatics. While inpatient and prior to urgent debridement and diagnostic excision, a nonimaging nuclear medicine probe is utilized with technetium-99m to map lymphatic drainage and identify nodes at highest risk to prioritize sampling for infection control and histopathologic evaluation. Typical codes: C75J1ZZ
A patient with prior head and neck cancer treated months earlier returns with recurrent nodal disease suspected after imaging. During this inpatient workup, a nonimaging nuclear medicine probe using a non‑technetium radionuclide is employed to reassess altered lymphatic drainage patterns in the head and help localize residual or recurrent sentinel nodes for targeted biopsy given prior surgery and radiation. Typical codes: C75JYZZ

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

C75D-LYMPHATICS-PELVIC-NONIMAGING-PROBE

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

C75K-NECK-NONIMAGING-PROBE

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

C75L-LYMPHATICS-UPPER-CHEST-NONIMAGING-PROBE

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

C75M-LYMPHATICS-TRUNK-NONIMAGING-PROBE

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

C75N-LYMPHATICS-UPPER-EXTREMITY-PROBE

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

C75P-LYMPHATICS-LOWER-EXTREMITY-NONIMAGING

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

C75Y-LYMPHATIC-HEMATOLOGIC-INTRODUCTION-LYMPHATIC-AND-HEMATOLOGIC

ICD-10-PCS Code For Lymphatic And Hematologic System: 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
C75J1ZZ	Nonimaging Nuclear Medicine Probe of Head Lymphatics using Technetium 99m (Tc-99m)
C75JYZZ	Nonimaging Nuclear Medicine Probe of Head Lymphatics using Other Radionuclide

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An elderly patient admitted for staging of an aggressive cutaneous malignancy of the scalp with palpable regional adenopathy. To localize sentinel lymphatic drainage from the primary head lesion prior to planned excisional surgery, a nonimaging probe is used after injection of a technetium-99m radiotracer to detect lymphatic channels and sentinel nodes intraoperatively. The procedure is performed to guide the surgeon in targeted nodal sampling during the same hospital admission. Typical codes: C75J1ZZ
A middle-aged patient presents emergently following a rapidly enlarging infected parotid region mass with concern for occult metastatic spread to regional head lymphatics. While inpatient and prior to urgent debridement and diagnostic excision, a nonimaging nuclear medicine probe is utilized with technetium-99m to map lymphatic drainage and identify nodes at highest risk to prioritize sampling for infection control and histopathologic evaluation. Typical codes: C75J1ZZ
A patient with prior head and neck cancer treated months earlier returns with recurrent nodal disease suspected after imaging. During this inpatient workup, a nonimaging nuclear medicine probe using a non‑technetium radionuclide is employed to reassess altered lymphatic drainage patterns in the head and help localize residual or recurrent sentinel nodes for targeted biopsy given prior surgery and radiation. Typical codes: C75JYZZ

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

C75D-LYMPHATICS-PELVIC-NONIMAGING-PROBE

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

C75K-NECK-NONIMAGING-PROBE

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

C75L-LYMPHATICS-UPPER-CHEST-NONIMAGING-PROBE

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

C75M-LYMPHATICS-TRUNK-NONIMAGING-PROBE

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

C75N-LYMPHATICS-UPPER-EXTREMITY-PROBE

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

C75P-LYMPHATICS-LOWER-EXTREMITY-NONIMAGING

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

C75Y-LYMPHATIC-HEMATOLOGIC-INTRODUCTION-LYMPHATIC-AND-HEMATOLOGIC

ICD-10-PCS Code For Lymphatic And Hematologic System: 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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Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which procedures are included in ICD-10-PCS code group C75J?

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

What section, body system, operation, and body part attributes define this code group?

How does accurate coding within C75J impact inpatient documentation and reimbursement?

When should a code from C75J be used in inpatient records?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which procedures are included in ICD-10-PCS code group C75J?

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

What section, body system, operation, and body part attributes define this code group?

How does accurate coding within C75J impact inpatient documentation and reimbursement?

When should a code from C75J be used in inpatient records?

References