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

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 0FJB includes procedures performed to inspect structures in the hepatobiliary duct. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when visual or manual exploration of the hepatobiliary duct is performed to evaluate ductal anatomy, identify obstruction, or assess for lesions. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 0FJB group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Hepatobiliary Duct Inspection Procedure Overview

This procedure group includes visual and/or manual inspection of the hepatobiliary duct within the hepatobiliary system and pancreas. Procedures in this group involve endoscopic or open visualization and manual exploration to evaluate the ductal lumen, mucosa, and any intraductal pathology. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding is important to reflect the clinical work performed and to support appropriate inpatient case mix assignment and reimbursement.

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
F	Body System	Hepatobiliary System and Pancreas
J	Operation	Inspection
B	Body Part	Hepatobiliary Duct

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Hepatobiliary Duct Inspection Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
F	Body System	Hepatobiliary System and Pancreas
J	Operation	Inspection
B	Body Part	Hepatobiliary Duct

When to Use

Use codes from this group when the clinical record documents a focused visual or manual examination of the hepatobiliary duct during an inpatient encounter. Do not use these codes when the primary procedure is removal, bypass, or repair of the duct rather than inspection.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

5 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0FJB0ZZ	Inspection of Hepatobiliary Duct, Open Approach
0FJB3ZZ	Inspection of Hepatobiliary Duct, Percutaneous Approach
0FJB4ZZ	Inspection of Hepatobiliary Duct, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
0FJB7ZZ	Inspection of Hepatobiliary Duct, Via Natural or Artificial Opening
0FJB8ZZ	Inspection of Hepatobiliary Duct, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic

DRG Codes

12 rows

DRG Code	Description
408	Biliary Tract Procedures Except Only Cholecystectomy with or without C.D.E. with MCC
409	Biliary Tract Procedures Except Only Cholecystectomy with or without C.D.E. with CC
410	Biliary Tract Procedures Except Only Cholecystectomy with or without C.D.E. without CC/MCC
411	Cholecystectomy with C.D.E. with MCC
412	Cholecystectomy with C.D.E. with CC
413	Cholecystectomy with C.D.E. without CC/MCC
414	Cholecystectomy Except by Laparoscope without C.D.E. with MCC
415	Cholecystectomy Except by Laparoscope without C.D.E. with CC
416	Cholecystectomy Except by Laparoscope without C.D.E. without CC/MCC
417	Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy without C.D.E. with MCC

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Typical Clinical Scenarios

An elderly patient presents to the emergency department with sudden onset right upper quadrant pain, fever, and jaundice. Imaging suggests common bile duct dilation and possible choledocholithiasis; during urgent inpatient evaluation an open exploration is performed to directly visualize the hepatobiliary duct to identify obstructing stones and assess ductal injury. The primary action is inspection of the ductal lumen and mucosa to guide further definitive management. Typical codes: 0FJB0ZZ
A middle-aged patient is admitted electively for evaluation of recurrent cholangitis and persistent ductal narrowing on outpatient imaging. During a planned percutaneous endoscopic procedure, the hepatobiliary duct is visually inspected to evaluate stricture length and mucosal appearance before deciding on therapeutic dilation or stent placement. The documented procedure is a focused endoscopic inspection performed through a percutaneous endoscopic approach. Typical codes: 0FJB4ZZ
A postoperative patient who previously underwent biliary reconstruction develops unexplained bile leakage and intermittent fevers. To determine the source, a minimally invasive percutaneous inspection of the hepatobiliary duct is performed to assess anastomotic integrity and inspect for focal disruption or retained debris as part of the complication workup. Typical codes: 0FJB3ZZ

Related Codes

0FJ0-LIVER-INSPECTION

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

0FJ4-GALLBLADDER-INSPECTION

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

0FJD-PANCREATIC-DUCT-INSPECTION

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

0FJG-PANCREAS-INSPECTION

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

5 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0FJB0ZZ	Inspection of Hepatobiliary Duct, Open Approach
0FJB3ZZ	Inspection of Hepatobiliary Duct, Percutaneous Approach
0FJB4ZZ	Inspection of Hepatobiliary Duct, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach
0FJB7ZZ	Inspection of Hepatobiliary Duct, Via Natural or Artificial Opening
0FJB8ZZ	Inspection of Hepatobiliary Duct, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic

DRG Codes

12 rows

DRG Code	Description
408	Biliary Tract Procedures Except Only Cholecystectomy with or without C.D.E. with MCC
409	Biliary Tract Procedures Except Only Cholecystectomy with or without C.D.E. with CC
410	Biliary Tract Procedures Except Only Cholecystectomy with or without C.D.E. without CC/MCC
411	Cholecystectomy with C.D.E. with MCC
412	Cholecystectomy with C.D.E. with CC
413	Cholecystectomy with C.D.E. without CC/MCC
414	Cholecystectomy Except by Laparoscope without C.D.E. with MCC
415	Cholecystectomy Except by Laparoscope without C.D.E. with CC
416	Cholecystectomy Except by Laparoscope without C.D.E. without CC/MCC
417	Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy without C.D.E. with MCC

Showing 1–10 of 12

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An elderly patient presents to the emergency department with sudden onset right upper quadrant pain, fever, and jaundice. Imaging suggests common bile duct dilation and possible choledocholithiasis; during urgent inpatient evaluation an open exploration is performed to directly visualize the hepatobiliary duct to identify obstructing stones and assess ductal injury. The primary action is inspection of the ductal lumen and mucosa to guide further definitive management. Typical codes: 0FJB0ZZ
A middle-aged patient is admitted electively for evaluation of recurrent cholangitis and persistent ductal narrowing on outpatient imaging. During a planned percutaneous endoscopic procedure, the hepatobiliary duct is visually inspected to evaluate stricture length and mucosal appearance before deciding on therapeutic dilation or stent placement. The documented procedure is a focused endoscopic inspection performed through a percutaneous endoscopic approach. Typical codes: 0FJB4ZZ
A postoperative patient who previously underwent biliary reconstruction develops unexplained bile leakage and intermittent fevers. To determine the source, a minimally invasive percutaneous inspection of the hepatobiliary duct is performed to assess anastomotic integrity and inspect for focal disruption or retained debris as part of the complication workup. Typical codes: 0FJB3ZZ

Related Codes

0FJ0-LIVER-INSPECTION

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

0FJ4-GALLBLADDER-INSPECTION

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

0FJD-PANCREATIC-DUCT-INSPECTION

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

0FJG-PANCREAS-INSPECTION

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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Code Attributes

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Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which ICD-10-PCS code group covers inspection of the hepatobiliary duct?

What are the body system and operation attributes for code group 0FJB?

Which specific procedure codes are included in the 0FJB group and what approaches do they represent?

Why is accurate coding in the 0FJB group important for inpatient documentation?

Which DRG families are related to procedures in the hepatobiliary duct inspection group?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which ICD-10-PCS code group covers inspection of the hepatobiliary duct?

What are the body system and operation attributes for code group 0FJB?

Which specific procedure codes are included in the 0FJB group and what approaches do they represent?

Why is accurate coding in the 0FJB group important for inpatient documentation?

Which DRG families are related to procedures in the hepatobiliary duct inspection group?

References