ICD-10-PCS Code Range for Introduction of radioactive materials into the body for the study of distribution and fate of certain substances by the detection of radioactive emissions; or, alternatively, measurement of absorption of radioactive emissions from an external source
ICD-10-PCS Code Range for Introduction of radioactive materials into the body for the study of distribution and fate of certain substances by the detection of radioactive emissions; or, alternatively, measurement of absorption of radioactive emissions from an external source is medical classification list by Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
ICD-10-PCS code range (CW5), contains ICD-10-PCS codes for Central Nervous System, Nuclear Medicine, Anatomical Regions, Introduction of radioactive materials into the body for the study of distribution and fate of certain substances by the detection of radioactive emissions; or, alternatively, measurement of absorption of radioactive emissions from an external source.
PCS Tables
| C Nuclear Medicine |
| W Anatomical Regions |
| 5 Nonimaging Nuclear Medicine Probe: Introduction of radioactive materials into the body for the study of distribution and fate of certain substances by the detection of radioactive emissions; or, alternatively, measurement of absorption of radioactive emissions from an external source |
| Body Part | Radionuclide | Qualifier | Qualifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| Character 4 | Character 5 | Character 6 | Character 7 |
Body System (Character 4)
0 Abdomen1 Abdomen and Pelvis 3 Chest 4 Chest and Abdomen 6 Chest and Neck B Head and Neck D Lower Extremity J Pelvic Region M Upper Extremity | Approach (Character 5) 1 Technetium 99m (Tc-99m)D Indium 111 (In-111) Y Other Radionuclide | Substance (Character 6) Z None | Qualifier (Character 7) Z None |
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