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

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group CP29 includes procedures performed to perform tomographic nuclear medicine imaging in the upper extremity, left. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when three-dimensional nuclear medicine imaging with introduction of radioactive materials is performed to evaluate musculoskeletal structures of the left upper extremity. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS CP29 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the specific tomographic nuclear medicine procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Upper Extremity, Left Tomographic Nuclear Medicine Imaging Procedure Overview

This procedure group includes tomographic nuclear medicine imaging of the left upper extremity, targeting the musculoskeletal system using radioactive materials to produce three-dimensional images from captured emissions. These procedures involve introducing radiopharmaceuticals and acquiring tomographic image sets to evaluate bones, joints, and soft tissues of the left upper extremity. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding reflects the specific tomographic nuclear medicine procedure performed and supports appropriate inpatient reimbursement and clinical documentation.

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
C	Section	Nuclear Medicine
P	Body System	Musculoskeletal System
2	Operation	Tomographic (Tomo) Nuclear Medicine Imaging
9	Body Part	Upper Extremity, Left

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Upper Extremity, Left Tomographic Nuclear Medicine Imaging Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
C	Section	Nuclear Medicine
P	Body System	Musculoskeletal System
2	Operation	Tomographic (Tomo) Nuclear Medicine Imaging
9	Body Part	Upper Extremity, Left

When to Use

Use a code from this group when a patient undergoes tomographic nuclear medicine imaging of the left upper extremity with administration of a radiopharmaceutical to evaluate musculoskeletal pathology. These codes apply when three-dimensional capture and reconstruction of radioactive emissions are performed as part of the inpatient diagnostic workup.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

2 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
CP291ZZ	Tomographic (Tomo) Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Left Upper Extremity using Technetium 99m (Tc-99m)
CP29YZZ	Tomographic (Tomo) Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Left Upper Extremity using Other Radionuclide

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An elderly patient with sudden onset severe left wrist pain and swelling after a low-energy fall is admitted for evaluation of possible occult distal radius fracture and complex regional bone injury when plain radiographs are inconclusive; inpatient tomographic nuclear medicine imaging is performed after injection of a bone-seeking radiotracer to generate three-dimensional images of the left upper extremity bone metabolism and detect occult fracture or focal osteoblastic activity. Typical codes: CP291ZZ, CP29YZZ
A middle-aged patient with chronic left shoulder pain and progressive limitation of motion due to suspected inflammatory arthropathy or osteomyelitis is scheduled for inpatient workup when outpatient studies were nondiagnostic; a tomographic nuclear medicine study using an introduced radiopharmaceutical is obtained to assess localized bone and joint inflammation or infection in the left upper extremity. Typical codes: CP291ZZ, CP29YZZ
A hospitalized immunocompromised patient with a nonhealing left forearm surgical wound and concern for deep-seated osteomyelitis undergoes inpatient tomographic nuclear medicine imaging after radiotracer administration to localize active bone infection and guide surgical planning. Typical codes: CP29YZZ, CP291ZZ

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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
CP291ZZ	Tomographic (Tomo) Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Left Upper Extremity using Technetium 99m (Tc-99m)
CP29YZZ	Tomographic (Tomo) Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Left Upper Extremity using Other Radionuclide

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An elderly patient with sudden onset severe left wrist pain and swelling after a low-energy fall is admitted for evaluation of possible occult distal radius fracture and complex regional bone injury when plain radiographs are inconclusive; inpatient tomographic nuclear medicine imaging is performed after injection of a bone-seeking radiotracer to generate three-dimensional images of the left upper extremity bone metabolism and detect occult fracture or focal osteoblastic activity. Typical codes: CP291ZZ, CP29YZZ
A middle-aged patient with chronic left shoulder pain and progressive limitation of motion due to suspected inflammatory arthropathy or osteomyelitis is scheduled for inpatient workup when outpatient studies were nondiagnostic; a tomographic nuclear medicine study using an introduced radiopharmaceutical is obtained to assess localized bone and joint inflammation or infection in the left upper extremity. Typical codes: CP291ZZ, CP29YZZ
A hospitalized immunocompromised patient with a nonhealing left forearm surgical wound and concern for deep-seated osteomyelitis undergoes inpatient tomographic nuclear medicine imaging after radiotracer administration to localize active bone infection and guide surgical planning. Typical codes: CP29YZZ, CP291ZZ

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CP21-SKULL-TOMOGRAPHIC-IMAGING

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CP22-CERVICAL-SPINE-TOMOGRAPHIC-IMAGING

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CP23-SKULL-AND-CERVICAL-SPINE-TOMOGRAPHIC

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CP24-THORAX-TOMOGRAPHIC-NUCLEAR-MEDICINE

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CP26-PELVIS-TOMOGRAPHIC-IMAGING

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

CP27-SPINE-PELVIS-TOMOGRAPHIC-IMAGING

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CP28-UPPER-EXTREMITY-RIGHT-TOMOGRAPHIC

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

CP2B-UPPER-EXTREMITIES-BILATERAL-TOMOGRAPHIC

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

CP2C-LOWER-EXTREMITY-RIGHT-TOMOGRAPHIC

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

CP2D-LEFT-LOWER-EXTREMITY-TOMOGRAPHIC-IMAGING

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

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Upper Extremity, Left Tomographic Nuclear Medicine Imaging Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

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

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Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

What procedures are included in ICD-10-PCS code group CP29?

Which body system and operation does CP29 represent?

What specific codes are in the CP29 group and how do they differ?

When should CP29 codes be used in inpatient documentation?

How does accurate CP29 coding affect reimbursement and documentation?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

What procedures are included in ICD-10-PCS code group CP29?

Which body system and operation does CP29 represent?

What specific codes are in the CP29 group and how do they differ?

When should CP29 codes be used in inpatient documentation?

How does accurate CP29 coding affect reimbursement and documentation?

References