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

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 0FH0 includes procedures performed to insert nonbiological appliances that monitor, assist, perform, or prevent physiological functions in the liver. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when a device is placed into the hepatobiliary system to provide monitoring or support of liver function without replacing liver tissue. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 0FH0 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the procedure performed and determines appropriate case mix and payment.

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Liver Insertion Procedure Overview

Procedures in this group involve the insertion of nonbiological appliances into the liver and target the hepatobiliary system and pancreas. These insertion procedures place devices that monitor, assist, perform, or prevent a physiological function without replacing liver tissue. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding is important for inpatient reimbursement because it documents the specific device insertion and supports appropriate case mix and payment.

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
F	Body System	Hepatobiliary System and Pancreas
H	Operation	Insertion
0	Body Part	Liver

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Liver Insertion Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
F	Body System	Hepatobiliary System and Pancreas
H	Operation	Insertion
0	Body Part	Liver

When to Use

Use a code from this group when a nonbiological device is placed into the liver to provide monitoring or functional support and the device does not replace liver tissue. These codes apply to inpatient settings where documentation supports insertion of a device into the hepatobiliary system and pancreas for physiologic monitoring or assistance.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

12 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0FH001Z	Insertion of Radioactive Element into Liver, Open Approach
0FH002Z	Insertion of Monitoring Device into Liver, Open Approach
0FH003Z	Insertion of Infusion Device into Liver, Open Approach
0FH00YZ	Insertion of Other Device into Liver, Open Approach
0FH031Z	Insertion of Radioactive Element into Liver, Percutaneous Approach
0FH032Z	Insertion of Monitoring Device into Liver, Percutaneous Approach
0FH033Z	Insertion of Infusion Device into Liver, Percutaneous Approach
0FH03YZ	Insertion of Other Device into Liver, Percutaneous Approach
0FH041Z	Insertion of Radioactive Element into Liver, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
0FH042Z	Insertion of Monitoring Device into Liver, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach

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DRG Codes

9 rows

DRG Code	Description
405	Pancreas, Liver and Shunt Procedures with MCC
406	Pancreas, Liver and Shunt Procedures with CC
407	Pancreas, Liver and Shunt Procedures without CC/MCC
907	Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries with MCC
908	Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries with CC
909	Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries without CC/MCC
957	Other O.R. Procedures for Multiple Significant Trauma with MCC
958	Other O.R. Procedures for Multiple Significant Trauma with CC
959	Other O.R. Procedures for Multiple Significant Trauma without CC/MCC

Typical Clinical Scenarios

A middle-aged patient admitted urgently with uncontrolled hepatic hydrothorax and refractory ascites secondary to end-stage liver disease undergoes placement of a tunneled infusion device into the liver to facilitate directed intraparenchymal therapy and manage fluid shifts; the procedure is performed during the inpatient stay to deliver medications or agents directly into the hepatic tissue for symptomatic control. Typical codes: 0FH033Z, 0FH03YZ
An adult with a suspicious focal hepatic lesion scheduled electively for image-guided placement of a radioactive element into the liver as part of localized tumor brachytherapy; the patient is admitted for the planned percutaneous procedure to deliver a radioactive implant targeting the tumor while preserving surrounding liver parenchyma. Typical codes: 0FH031Z, 0FH041Z
A patient with a previously placed hepatic monitoring device develops device malfunction and signs of sepsis, requiring inpatient removal and replacement of the monitoring appliance; during the same admission a new monitoring device is inserted into the liver to restore physiologic surveillance and manage the infectious complication. Typical codes: 0FH032Z, 0FH03YZ

Related Codes

0FH1-LIVER-RIGHT-LOBE-INSERTION

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

0FH2-LEFT-LOBE-INSERTION

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

0FH4-GALLBLADDER-INSERTION

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

0FHB-HEPATOBILIARY-DUCT-INSERTION

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

0FHD-PANCREATIC-DUCT-INSERTION

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

0FHG-PANCREAS-INSERTION

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

12 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0FH001Z	Insertion of Radioactive Element into Liver, Open Approach
0FH002Z	Insertion of Monitoring Device into Liver, Open Approach
0FH003Z	Insertion of Infusion Device into Liver, Open Approach
0FH00YZ	Insertion of Other Device into Liver, Open Approach
0FH031Z	Insertion of Radioactive Element into Liver, Percutaneous Approach
0FH032Z	Insertion of Monitoring Device into Liver, Percutaneous Approach
0FH033Z	Insertion of Infusion Device into Liver, Percutaneous Approach
0FH03YZ	Insertion of Other Device into Liver, Percutaneous Approach
0FH041Z	Insertion of Radioactive Element into Liver, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
0FH042Z	Insertion of Monitoring Device into Liver, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach

Showing 1–10 of 12

DRG Codes

9 rows

DRG Code	Description
405	Pancreas, Liver and Shunt Procedures with MCC
406	Pancreas, Liver and Shunt Procedures with CC
407	Pancreas, Liver and Shunt Procedures without CC/MCC
907	Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries with MCC
908	Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries with CC
909	Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries without CC/MCC
957	Other O.R. Procedures for Multiple Significant Trauma with MCC
958	Other O.R. Procedures for Multiple Significant Trauma with CC
959	Other O.R. Procedures for Multiple Significant Trauma without CC/MCC

Typical Clinical Scenarios

A middle-aged patient admitted urgently with uncontrolled hepatic hydrothorax and refractory ascites secondary to end-stage liver disease undergoes placement of a tunneled infusion device into the liver to facilitate directed intraparenchymal therapy and manage fluid shifts; the procedure is performed during the inpatient stay to deliver medications or agents directly into the hepatic tissue for symptomatic control. Typical codes: 0FH033Z, 0FH03YZ
An adult with a suspicious focal hepatic lesion scheduled electively for image-guided placement of a radioactive element into the liver as part of localized tumor brachytherapy; the patient is admitted for the planned percutaneous procedure to deliver a radioactive implant targeting the tumor while preserving surrounding liver parenchyma. Typical codes: 0FH031Z, 0FH041Z
A patient with a previously placed hepatic monitoring device develops device malfunction and signs of sepsis, requiring inpatient removal and replacement of the monitoring appliance; during the same admission a new monitoring device is inserted into the liver to restore physiologic surveillance and manage the infectious complication. Typical codes: 0FH032Z, 0FH03YZ

Related Codes

0FH1-LIVER-RIGHT-LOBE-INSERTION

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

0FH2-LEFT-LOBE-INSERTION

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

0FH4-GALLBLADDER-INSERTION

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

0FHB-HEPATOBILIARY-DUCT-INSERTION

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

0FHD-PANCREATIC-DUCT-INSERTION

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

0FHG-PANCREAS-INSERTION

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

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Liver Insertion Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

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

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Liver Insertion Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which procedures are included in ICD-10-PCS code group 0FH0?

What are the specific ICD-10-PCS codes for open approach liver device insertions?

How do approach variations affect coding within the 0FH0 group?

Which DRGs are related to procedures in the 0FH0 code group?

What is the clinical focus and coding purpose of the 0FH0 group?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which procedures are included in ICD-10-PCS code group 0FH0?

What are the specific ICD-10-PCS codes for open approach liver device insertions?

How do approach variations affect coding within the 0FH0 group?

Which DRGs are related to procedures in the 0FH0 code group?

What is the clinical focus and coding purpose of the 0FH0 group?

References