ICD-10-PCS Code For Lymphatic And Hematologic System: Procedure Code Group Overview

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group C75Y includes procedures performed to probe the lymphatic and hematologic system using nonimaging nuclear medicine techniques. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when a nonimaging probe is used to detect radioactive emissions from radionuclides administered to study lymphatic or hematologic distribution and function. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS C75Y group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Lymphatic And Hematologic System Nonimaging Nuclear Medicine Probe Procedure Overview

Procedures in this ICD-10-PCS code group involve using a nonimaging nuclear medicine probe to detect radioactive emissions from radionuclides within the lymphatic and hematologic system. These procedures target the lymphatic and hematologic system to assess distribution or function by measuring emitted radiation rather than producing images. Accurate coding is important for inpatient reimbursement because it documents the specific diagnostic technique performed and supports appropriate case mix and payment.

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
Y	Body Part	Lymphatic and Hematologic System

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Lymphatic And Hematologic System 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
Y	Body Part	Lymphatic and Hematologic System

When to Use

Use a code from this group when a nonimaging nuclear medicine probe is used in the inpatient setting to evaluate lymphatic or hematologic distribution or function after administration of a radionuclide. These codes apply when the procedure documents detection of radioactive emissions rather than acquisition of imaging studies.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

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ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
C75YYZZ	Nonimaging Nuclear Medicine Probe of Lymphatic and Hematologic System using Other Radionuclide

Typical Clinical Scenarios

A hospitalized patient with a rapidly enlarging, tender axillary lymph node and fever after chemotherapy is evaluated for possible lymphatic spread of infection or malignancy; inpatient clinicians administer a radionuclide tracer to assess lymphatic uptake and use a nonimaging probe at the bedside to detect tracer localization within the lymphatic and hematologic system to guide further management. Typical codes: C75YYZZ
An elective inpatient workup for staging of known cutaneous melanoma with concern for sentinel lymph node involvement; the patient receives a radiotracer preoperatively and a nonimaging nuclear medicine probe is used intraoperatively to localize sentinel lymphatic drainage to determine nodes at highest risk. Typical codes: C75YYZZ
A patient admitted for unexplained postoperative bleeding and suspected hematologic sequestration undergoes radionuclide administration to evaluate distribution and pooling within the hematologic system; clinicians use a nonimaging probe to detect areas of abnormal tracer concentration to assist diagnosis and guide interventions. Typical codes: C75YYZZ

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

C75J-LYMPHATICS-HEAD-NONIMAGING-PROBE

ICD-10-PCS Code For Lymphatics Head: 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

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
C75YYZZ	Nonimaging Nuclear Medicine Probe of Lymphatic and Hematologic System using Other Radionuclide

Typical Clinical Scenarios

A hospitalized patient with a rapidly enlarging, tender axillary lymph node and fever after chemotherapy is evaluated for possible lymphatic spread of infection or malignancy; inpatient clinicians administer a radionuclide tracer to assess lymphatic uptake and use a nonimaging probe at the bedside to detect tracer localization within the lymphatic and hematologic system to guide further management. Typical codes: C75YYZZ
An elective inpatient workup for staging of known cutaneous melanoma with concern for sentinel lymph node involvement; the patient receives a radiotracer preoperatively and a nonimaging nuclear medicine probe is used intraoperatively to localize sentinel lymphatic drainage to determine nodes at highest risk. Typical codes: C75YYZZ
A patient admitted for unexplained postoperative bleeding and suspected hematologic sequestration undergoes radionuclide administration to evaluate distribution and pooling within the hematologic system; clinicians use a nonimaging probe to detect areas of abnormal tracer concentration to assist diagnosis and guide interventions. Typical codes: C75YYZZ

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

C75J-LYMPHATICS-HEAD-NONIMAGING-PROBE

ICD-10-PCS Code For Lymphatics Head: 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

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 does the C75Y code group cover?

Which section and body system are represented by these ICD-10-PCS codes?

What is the specific code in this group and how is it described?

Why is accurate coding within the C75Y group important for inpatient care?

Do these procedures produce diagnostic images?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

What procedures does the C75Y code group cover?

Which section and body system are represented by these ICD-10-PCS codes?

What is the specific code in this group and how is it described?

Why is accurate coding within the C75Y group important for inpatient care?

Do these procedures produce diagnostic images?

References