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

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group CP2C includes procedures performed to obtain three-dimensional nuclear medicine images of musculoskeletal structures in the right lower extremity. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when tomographic nuclear medicine imaging with introduction of radioactive materials is performed to evaluate right lower extremity musculoskeletal conditions. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS CP2C group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the specific imaging procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Lower Extremity, Right Tomographic Nuclear Medicine Imaging Procedure Overview

This procedure group includes tomographic nuclear medicine imaging of the right lower extremity, capturing three-dimensional images from radioactive emissions. These procedures target the musculoskeletal system and involve introduction of radioactive materials for image acquisition. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding ensures the inpatient record reflects the specific nuclear medicine operation performed and supports appropriate 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
C	Body Part	Lower Extremity, Right

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Lower Extremity, Right 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
C	Body Part	Lower Extremity, Right

When to Use

Use a code from this group when radioactive materials are introduced and tomographic nuclear medicine imaging is performed to evaluate musculoskeletal pathology in the right lower extremity during an inpatient stay. These codes apply when three-dimensional capture of radioactive emissions is required to assess or diagnose right lower extremity conditions.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

2 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
CP2C1ZZ	Tomographic (Tomo) Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Right Lower Extremity using Technetium 99m (Tc-99m)
CP2CYZZ	Tomographic (Tomo) Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Right Lower Extremity using Other Radionuclide

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An elderly patient is admitted with acute onset severe right foot pain and clinical suspicion for occult stress fracture after a fall. Standard radiographs are inconclusive, and the inpatient team orders tomographic nuclear medicine imaging after intravenous administration of technetium-99m to evaluate for a focal increase in bone turnover in the right lower extremity. The three-dimensional imaging helps localize active bone pathology to guide management during the hospitalization. Typical codes: CP2C1ZZ
A middle-aged patient with chronic worsening right knee pain and prior inconclusive MRI is admitted for planned inpatient diagnostic workup of suspected osteomyelitis versus prosthetic loosening. To differentiate infection and assess bone metabolism around the prosthesis, tomographic nuclear medicine imaging of the right lower extremity is performed using technetium-99m-based radiopharmaceuticals as part of the scheduled inpatient evaluation. Typical codes: CP2C1ZZ
A patient with a history of complex right tibial fracture repair presents with persistent localized pain and suspected nonunion or delayed healing after outpatient care. During an inpatient admission for further assessment and potential intervention, tomographic imaging with a non-technetium radionuclide tracer is obtained to evaluate three-dimensional patterns of bone activity in the right lower extremity and help determine the need for revision surgery. Typical codes: CP2CYZZ

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ICD-10-PCS Code For Upper Extremity Left: 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
CP2C1ZZ	Tomographic (Tomo) Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Right Lower Extremity using Technetium 99m (Tc-99m)
CP2CYZZ	Tomographic (Tomo) Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Right Lower Extremity using Other Radionuclide

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An elderly patient is admitted with acute onset severe right foot pain and clinical suspicion for occult stress fracture after a fall. Standard radiographs are inconclusive, and the inpatient team orders tomographic nuclear medicine imaging after intravenous administration of technetium-99m to evaluate for a focal increase in bone turnover in the right lower extremity. The three-dimensional imaging helps localize active bone pathology to guide management during the hospitalization. Typical codes: CP2C1ZZ
A middle-aged patient with chronic worsening right knee pain and prior inconclusive MRI is admitted for planned inpatient diagnostic workup of suspected osteomyelitis versus prosthetic loosening. To differentiate infection and assess bone metabolism around the prosthesis, tomographic nuclear medicine imaging of the right lower extremity is performed using technetium-99m-based radiopharmaceuticals as part of the scheduled inpatient evaluation. Typical codes: CP2C1ZZ
A patient with a history of complex right tibial fracture repair presents with persistent localized pain and suspected nonunion or delayed healing after outpatient care. During an inpatient admission for further assessment and potential intervention, tomographic imaging with a non-technetium radionuclide tracer is obtained to evaluate three-dimensional patterns of bone activity in the right lower extremity and help determine the need for revision surgery. Typical codes: CP2CYZZ

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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

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

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

CP29-UPPER-EXTREMITY-LEFT-TOMOGRAPHIC

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

CP2B-UPPER-EXTREMITIES-BILATERAL-TOMOGRAPHIC

ICD-10-PCS Code For Upper Extremities Bilateral: 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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Code Attributes

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

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Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which procedures are included in the CP2C ICD-10-PCS code group?

What is the body system and operation specified by CP2C codes?

How should CP2C coding be used in inpatient documentation?

What radionuclide options differentiate the codes within CP2C?

Are there related DRGs listed for the CP2C code group?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which procedures are included in the CP2C ICD-10-PCS code group?

What is the body system and operation specified by CP2C codes?

How should CP2C coding be used in inpatient documentation?

What radionuclide options differentiate the codes within CP2C?

Are there related DRGs listed for the CP2C code group?

References