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

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 0F24 includes procedures performed to change devices in the gallbladder. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when an identical or similar device is removed from and replaced in the gallbladder without cutting or puncturing the skin or a mucous membrane. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 0F24 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the specific device change performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Gallbladder Change Procedure Overview

The procedures in this group involve changing a device in or on the gallbladder without cutting or puncturing the skin or a mucous membrane. They target the hepatobiliary system and pancreas, specifically the gallbladder, and involve removing and replacing an identical or similar device. Accurate coding of these procedures ensures inpatient documentation reflects the exact device change and supports appropriate reimbursement and case-mix assignment.

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
F	Body System	Hepatobiliary System and Pancreas
2	Operation	Change
4	Body Part	Gallbladder

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Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
F	Body System	Hepatobiliary System and Pancreas
2	Operation	Change
4	Body Part	Gallbladder

When to Use

Use a code from this group when an existing device in the gallbladder is removed and an identical or similar device is placed without an open surgical approach or percutaneous puncture. Typical clinical scenarios include replacement of gallbladder drainage devices or similar intracholecystic devices when exchanged through existing external pathways or device ports.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

2 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0F24X0Z	Change Drainage Device in Gallbladder, External Approach
0F24XYZ	Change Other Device in Gallbladder, External Approach

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An elderly patient with a chronic external cholecystostomy tube for gallbladder drainage is admitted for worsening sepsis related to device colonization; the existing external drainage catheter is removed and an identical external drainage device is placed through the established tract at bedside to restore biliary drainage without an open procedure. Typical codes: 0F24X0Z
An adult with advanced malignancy and a tunneled external gallbladder drainage catheter placed months prior presents electively for routine exchange of the drainage device because of catheter dysfunction; the exchange is performed through the external access port and an identical replacement device is inserted to maintain palliative biliary decompression. Typical codes: 0F24X0Z
A hospitalized patient develops occlusion of a temporarily placed external gallbladder drainage catheter after recent trauma; to promptly re-establish drainage and avoid percutaneous puncture, the team removes the blocked external device and replaces it with a similar external drainage catheter via the existing external approach. Typical codes: 0F24X0Z

Related Codes

0F20-LIVER-CHANGE

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

0F2B-HEPATOBILIARY-DUCT-CHANGE

ICD-10-PCS Code For Hepatobiliary Duct: Procedure Code Group Overview

0F2D-PANCREATIC-DUCT-CHANGE

ICD-10-PCS Code For Pancreatic Duct: Procedure Code Group Overview

0F2G-PANCREAS-CHANGE

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

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
0F24X0Z	Change Drainage Device in Gallbladder, External Approach
0F24XYZ	Change Other Device in Gallbladder, External Approach

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An elderly patient with a chronic external cholecystostomy tube for gallbladder drainage is admitted for worsening sepsis related to device colonization; the existing external drainage catheter is removed and an identical external drainage device is placed through the established tract at bedside to restore biliary drainage without an open procedure. Typical codes: 0F24X0Z
An adult with advanced malignancy and a tunneled external gallbladder drainage catheter placed months prior presents electively for routine exchange of the drainage device because of catheter dysfunction; the exchange is performed through the external access port and an identical replacement device is inserted to maintain palliative biliary decompression. Typical codes: 0F24X0Z
A hospitalized patient develops occlusion of a temporarily placed external gallbladder drainage catheter after recent trauma; to promptly re-establish drainage and avoid percutaneous puncture, the team removes the blocked external device and replaces it with a similar external drainage catheter via the existing external approach. Typical codes: 0F24X0Z

Related Codes

0F20-LIVER-CHANGE

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

0F2B-HEPATOBILIARY-DUCT-CHANGE

ICD-10-PCS Code For Hepatobiliary Duct: Procedure Code Group Overview

0F2D-PANCREATIC-DUCT-CHANGE

ICD-10-PCS Code For Pancreatic Duct: Procedure Code Group Overview

0F2G-PANCREAS-CHANGE

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

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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Gallbladder Change Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

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

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Gallbladder Change Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

What procedures are included in the ICD-10-PCS code group 0F24?

What body system and body part do codes in 0F24 target?

Which specific ICD-10-PCS codes are listed in this group?

When should 0F24 group codes be used for inpatient documentation?

Why is accurate coding within the 0F24 group important for reimbursement?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

What procedures are included in the ICD-10-PCS code group 0F24?

What body system and body part do codes in 0F24 target?

Which specific ICD-10-PCS codes are listed in this group?

When should 0F24 group codes be used for inpatient documentation?

Why is accurate coding within the 0F24 group important for reimbursement?

References