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 C76Y includes procedures performed to introduce radioactive materials for study of lymphatic and hematologic system fluids and blood elements. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when nonimaging nuclear medicine assays are performed to detect radioactive emissions from introduced radionuclides for diagnostic evaluation. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS C76Y group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the specific assay performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Lymphatic And Hematologic System Nonimaging Nuclear Medicine Assay Procedure Overview

Procedures in this group involve introduction of radioactive materials to study lymphatic and hematologic system fluids and blood elements using detection of radioactive emissions without producing an image. These nonimaging nuclear medicine assays target the lymphatic and hematologic system to measure physiological or functional parameters. Accurate coding of these procedures is important for inpatient reimbursement because it captures the specific diagnostic assay performed and supports appropriate case mix assignment.

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
C	Section	Nuclear Medicine
7	Body System	Lymphatic and Hematologic System
6	Operation	Nonimaging Nuclear Medicine Assay
Y	Body Part	Lymphatic and Hematologic System

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Lymphatic And Hematologic System Nonimaging Nuclear Medicine Assay Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
C	Section	Nuclear Medicine
7	Body System	Lymphatic and Hematologic System
6	Operation	Nonimaging Nuclear Medicine Assay
Y	Body Part	Lymphatic and Hematologic System

When to Use

Use a code from this group when radioactive tracers are introduced specifically for nonimaging assays of the lymphatic or hematologic system to evaluate blood elements or lymphatic function. These codes apply when the procedure involves detection of radioactive emissions without acquisition of diagnostic imaging.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

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ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
C76YYZZ	Nonimaging Nuclear Medicine Assay of Lymphatic and Hematologic System using Other Radionuclide

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An adult inpatient with acute unexplained anemia and active bleeding who requires rapid evaluation of blood pool dynamics and red cell survival to guide transfusion strategy and identify hemolysis or occult bleeding sources; a nonimaging nuclear medicine assay is ordered to quantify circulating blood elements and tracer distribution without image acquisition. Typical codes: C76YYZZ
A hospitalized pediatric patient with suspected lymphatic leak after recent neck surgery presenting with persistent drainage and electrolyte imbalance; clinicians perform a nonimaging assay introducing a radionuclide to assess lymphatic flow and confirm functional leakage into surrounding tissues when imaging studies are not feasible. Typical codes: C76YYZZ
A medically complex inpatient with chronic lymphatic dysfunction and recurrent cellulitis undergoing functional assessment during an admission for decompensation to determine the extent of lymphatic impairment and guide ongoing inpatient management; a nonimaging radionuclide assay of lymphatic and hematologic systems is used to measure physiologic lymphatic transport rather than produce anatomical images. Typical codes: C76YYZZ

Related Codes

C763-BLOOD-NONIMAGING-ASSAY

ICD-10-PCS Code For Blood: 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
C76YYZZ	Nonimaging Nuclear Medicine Assay of Lymphatic and Hematologic System using Other Radionuclide

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An adult inpatient with acute unexplained anemia and active bleeding who requires rapid evaluation of blood pool dynamics and red cell survival to guide transfusion strategy and identify hemolysis or occult bleeding sources; a nonimaging nuclear medicine assay is ordered to quantify circulating blood elements and tracer distribution without image acquisition. Typical codes: C76YYZZ
A hospitalized pediatric patient with suspected lymphatic leak after recent neck surgery presenting with persistent drainage and electrolyte imbalance; clinicians perform a nonimaging assay introducing a radionuclide to assess lymphatic flow and confirm functional leakage into surrounding tissues when imaging studies are not feasible. Typical codes: C76YYZZ
A medically complex inpatient with chronic lymphatic dysfunction and recurrent cellulitis undergoing functional assessment during an admission for decompensation to determine the extent of lymphatic impairment and guide ongoing inpatient management; a nonimaging radionuclide assay of lymphatic and hematologic systems is used to measure physiologic lymphatic transport rather than produce anatomical images. Typical codes: C76YYZZ

Related Codes

C763-BLOOD-NONIMAGING-ASSAY

ICD-10-PCS Code For Blood: 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

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What procedures are included in the ICD-10-PCS code group `C76Y`?

What is the primary purpose of procedures coded to `C76Y`?

In what clinical setting are `C76Y` codes used for documentation?

How do `C76Y` codes affect reimbursement and coding accuracy?

What are the key code attributes for the `C76Y` procedure group?

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When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

What procedures are included in the ICD-10-PCS code group `C76Y`?

What is the primary purpose of procedures coded to `C76Y`?

In what clinical setting are `C76Y` codes used for documentation?

How do `C76Y` codes affect reimbursement and coding accuracy?

What are the key code attributes for the `C76Y` procedure group?

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