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

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group CP14 includes procedures performed to introduce radioactive materials for planar nuclear medicine imaging in the thorax. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when single plane nuclear imaging is performed to evaluate thoracic musculoskeletal structures using radiopharmaceuticals and capture radioactive emissions. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS CP14 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the specific imaging procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Thorax Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging Procedure Overview

This procedure group includes introduction of radioactive materials for single plane, planar nuclear medicine imaging of the thorax and targets structures within the musculoskeletal system of the chest wall. Procedures involve administering radiopharmaceuticals and capturing planar images from radioactive emissions to evaluate thoracic musculoskeletal anatomy and function. Accurate coding of these Nuclear Medicine procedures is important for inpatient documentation and reimbursement because it captures the specific imaging technique, body part, and clinical intent.

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
C	Section	Nuclear Medicine
P	Body System	Musculoskeletal System
1	Operation	Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging
4	Body Part	Thorax

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Thorax Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
C	Section	Nuclear Medicine
P	Body System	Musculoskeletal System
1	Operation	Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging
4	Body Part	Thorax

When to Use

Use a code from this group when a planar nuclear medicine imaging study of the thorax is performed involving introduction of radioactive material to visualize thoracic musculoskeletal structures. These codes apply when the imaging approach is single plane planar acquisition rather than tomographic or other nuclear medicine techniques.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

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ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
CP141ZZ	Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Thorax using Technetium 99m (Tc-99m)
CP14YZZ	Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Thorax using Other Radionuclide

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An elderly patient hospitalized after a recent sternotomy for coronary artery bypass presents with persistent localized pain and concern for sternal osteomyelitis; surgeons request inpatient nuclear imaging to evaluate metabolic activity of the sternal and parasternal musculoskeletal structures. A planar nuclear medicine study is performed with introduction of a technetium-based radiopharmaceutical to obtain single-plane images of the thoracic musculoskeletal chest wall to detect focal increased uptake consistent with infection. Typical codes: CP141ZZ, CP14YZZ
A middle-aged trauma patient admitted after a motor vehicle collision has multiple rib fractures with focal chest wall tenderness and suspected occult costochondral injury; orthopedic and trauma teams order inpatient planar nuclear imaging to assess bone perfusion and healing activity in the thorax. Radiopharmaceuticals are administered for planar imaging of the thoracic musculoskeletal structures to localize areas of increased osteoblastic activity associated with acute fracture or stress. Typical codes: CP141ZZ, CP14YZZ
A patient with known metastatic cancer is admitted for pain control and evaluation of a new, focal chest wall lesion that is palpable and concerning for metastatic involvement of ribs or sternum; inpatient planar nuclear imaging is obtained to characterize metabolic activity of the thoracic musculoskeletal lesion. A radiopharmaceutical is introduced and single-plane images are captured to help differentiate metastatic bone involvement from benign chest wall processes. Typical codes: CP141ZZ, CP14YZZ

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CP17-SPINE-AND-PELVIS-PLANAR-IMAGING

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CP18-UPPER-EXTREMITY-RIGHT-INTRODUCTION-UPPER-EXTREMITY-RIGHT-PLANAR

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CP19-UPPER-EXTREMITY-LEFT-PLANAR-IMAGING

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

CP1B-UPPER-EXTREMITIES-BILATERAL-PLANAR-IMAGING

ICD-10-PCS Code For Upper Extremities, Bilateral: Procedure Code Group Overview

CP1C-LOWER-EXTREMITY-RIGHT-PLANAR-IMAGING

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

CP1D-LEFT-LOWER-EXTREMITY-PLANAR-IMAGING

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

CP1F-LOWER-EXTREMITIES-PLANAR-IMAGING

ICD-10-PCS Code For Lower Extremities: 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
CP141ZZ	Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Thorax using Technetium 99m (Tc-99m)
CP14YZZ	Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Thorax using Other Radionuclide

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An elderly patient hospitalized after a recent sternotomy for coronary artery bypass presents with persistent localized pain and concern for sternal osteomyelitis; surgeons request inpatient nuclear imaging to evaluate metabolic activity of the sternal and parasternal musculoskeletal structures. A planar nuclear medicine study is performed with introduction of a technetium-based radiopharmaceutical to obtain single-plane images of the thoracic musculoskeletal chest wall to detect focal increased uptake consistent with infection. Typical codes: CP141ZZ, CP14YZZ
A middle-aged trauma patient admitted after a motor vehicle collision has multiple rib fractures with focal chest wall tenderness and suspected occult costochondral injury; orthopedic and trauma teams order inpatient planar nuclear imaging to assess bone perfusion and healing activity in the thorax. Radiopharmaceuticals are administered for planar imaging of the thoracic musculoskeletal structures to localize areas of increased osteoblastic activity associated with acute fracture or stress. Typical codes: CP141ZZ, CP14YZZ
A patient with known metastatic cancer is admitted for pain control and evaluation of a new, focal chest wall lesion that is palpable and concerning for metastatic involvement of ribs or sternum; inpatient planar nuclear imaging is obtained to characterize metabolic activity of the thoracic musculoskeletal lesion. A radiopharmaceutical is introduced and single-plane images are captured to help differentiate metastatic bone involvement from benign chest wall processes. Typical codes: CP141ZZ, CP14YZZ

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CP11-SKULL-PLANAR-IMAGING

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

CP15-SPINE-PLANAR-IMAGING

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

CP16-PELVIS-PLANAR-IMAGING

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

CP17-SPINE-AND-PELVIS-PLANAR-IMAGING

ICD-10-PCS Code For Spine And Pelvis: Procedure Code Group Overview

CP18-UPPER-EXTREMITY-RIGHT-INTRODUCTION-UPPER-EXTREMITY-RIGHT-PLANAR

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

CP19-UPPER-EXTREMITY-LEFT-PLANAR-IMAGING

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

CP1B-UPPER-EXTREMITIES-BILATERAL-PLANAR-IMAGING

ICD-10-PCS Code For Upper Extremities, Bilateral: Procedure Code Group Overview

CP1C-LOWER-EXTREMITY-RIGHT-PLANAR-IMAGING

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

CP1D-LEFT-LOWER-EXTREMITY-PLANAR-IMAGING

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

CP1F-LOWER-EXTREMITIES-PLANAR-IMAGING

ICD-10-PCS Code For Lower Extremities: Procedure Code Group Overview

Showing 1–10 of 12

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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Thorax Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

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

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Thorax Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which procedures are included in the ICD-10-PCS CP14 group?

What are the specific codes in this CP14 code group?

Under which ICD-10-PCS section and body system do CP14 codes fall?

Why is accurate coding of CP14 procedures important for inpatient records?

What clinical purpose do CP14 procedures serve?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which procedures are included in the ICD-10-PCS CP14 group?

What are the specific codes in this CP14 code group?

Under which ICD-10-PCS section and body system do CP14 codes fall?

Why is accurate coding of CP14 procedures important for inpatient records?

What clinical purpose do CP14 procedures serve?

References