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ICD-10-PCS Root Operation 6
Nuclear Medicine, Urinary System, Nonimaging Nuclear Medicine Assay

The Nonimaging Nuclear Medicine Assay root operation is identified by the character code 6 in the 3rd position of the procedure code. It is defined as Introduction of radioactive materials into the body for the study of body fluids and blood elements, by the detection of radioactive emissions.

ICD-10-PCS code structure

Section:
  C = Nuclear Medicine

Body System:
  T = Urinary 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 Assay

Introduction of radioactive materials into the body for the study of body fluids and blood elements, by the detection of radioactive emissions

  • CT63 - Kidneys, Ureters and Bladder

  • CT6Y - Urinary System