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ICD-10-PCS Root Operation 4
Nuclear Medicine, Endocrine System, Nonimaging Nuclear Medicine Uptake

The Nonimaging Nuclear Medicine Uptake root operation is identified by the character code 4 in the 3rd position of the procedure code. It is defined as Introduction of radioactive materials into the body for measurements of organ function, from the detection of radioactive emissions.

ICD-10-PCS code structure

Section:
  C = Nuclear Medicine

Body System:
  G = Endocrine System

Root Operation:

See Terms used in Nuclear Medicine

The 4th character refers to the body part or body region.

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Nonimaging Nuclear Medicine Uptake

Introduction of radioactive materials into the body for measurements of organ function, from the detection of radioactive emissions

  • CG4Y - Endocrine System

  • CG42 - Thyroid Gland