ICD-10-PCS Table: Nuclear Medicine - Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat - Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging

ICD-10-PCS Procedure Code Table (2025)

This page provides the details for ICD-10-PCS Table C91: Nuclear Medicine - Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat - Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging. Use the interactive builder below, review all possible character options, or browse the complete list of valid 7-character codes to construct an inpatient procedure code for the 2025 coding year.

Build Procedure Code for Table C91:

Current Code: C91????

All Possible Options for Characters in Table C91:

Char 4: Character 4
  • B - Salivary Glands, Bilateral
  • Y - Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat
Char 5: Character 5
  • 1 - Technetium 99m (Tc-99m)
  • Y - Other Radionuclide
Char 6: Character 6
  • Z - None
Char 7: Character 7
  • Z - None

Complete List of Valid 7-Character Codes for Table C91:

No valid code combinations found or detailed axis definitions are missing for this table.

Understanding ICD-10-PCS Table C91 (Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat)

The ICD-10-PCS (Procedure Coding System) is utilized in U.S. healthcare settings for reporting inpatient hospital procedures. Table C91 belongs to the Nuclear Medicine section, specifically addressing procedures within the Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat body system, and focuses on the root operation of Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging.

A complete 7-character ICD-10-PCS code from this table is constructed as follows:

  • Character 1 (Section): C - Nuclear Medicine
  • Character 2 (Body System): 9 - Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat
  • Character 3 (Root Operation): 1 - Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging
  • Character 4 (Character 4): Specifies the exact body part involved in the planar nuclear medicine imaging.
  • Character 5 (Character 5): Defines the technique (e.g., Open, Percutaneous) used to reach the procedure site.
  • Character 6 (Character 6): Indicates if a device was used during the planar nuclear medicine imaging and its type.
  • Character 7 (Character 7): Provides additional specific information or clarifies the procedure.

Accurate assignment of each character based on the operative report and the detailed definitions within the ICD-10-PCS system is essential for correct coding. This page lists all valid options and combinations for table C91 according to the 2025 ICD-10-PCS guidelines.