ICD-10-PCS Code For Common Bile Duct: Procedure Code Group Overview

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 0FS9 includes procedures performed to reposition structures in the common bile duct. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when a surgical repositioning of all or a portion of the common bile duct is performed to restore appropriate anatomy or function. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 0FS9 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the procedure performed and determines appropriate case mix and payment.

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Common Bile Duct Reposition Procedure Overview

This group includes procedures that move all or part of the common bile duct to its normal or another suitable location and target the hepatobiliary system and pancreas. Reposition procedures restore or improve bile duct alignment or drainage and may be performed for obstruction, injury, or malposition. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding of these procedures ensures inpatient records reflect the specific operation and supports correct 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
S	Operation	Reposition
9	Body Part	Common Bile Duct

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Common Bile Duct Reposition Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
F	Body System	Hepatobiliary System and Pancreas
S	Operation	Reposition
9	Body Part	Common Bile Duct

When to Use

Use a code from this group when a surgical procedure specifically repositions the common bile duct to correct malposition, obstruction, or injury. These codes apply only to inpatient documentation of procedures where the primary objective is repositioning rather than excision or repair.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

2 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
0FS90ZZ	Reposition Common Bile Duct, Open Approach
0FS94ZZ	Reposition Common Bile Duct, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach

DRG Codes

9 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
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

An elderly patient presents emergently with obstructive jaundice and cholangitis due to a migrated biliary stent and an angulated common bile duct causing inadequate drainage. After endoscopic measures fail to restore alignment and drainage, the surgical team performs an open procedure to reposition the common bile duct to improve biliary flow and allow removal or replacement of the stent. Inpatient care is required for postoperative monitoring and management of sepsis risk. Typical codes: 0FS90ZZ
A middle-aged patient with a history of corrective surgery for biliary atresia is scheduled electively for a planned operation to correct a chronic malposition of the common bile duct that causes recurrent cholestasis. The goal of the inpatient procedure is to surgically reposition the bile duct to its appropriate anatomic location to restore bile drainage and prevent future episodes. Standard perioperative observation and imaging are anticipated during the hospital stay. Typical codes: 0FS90ZZ
A patient with prior percutaneous biliary interventions develops persistent bile leakage and symptomatic biliary obstruction from a displaced duct segment. After initial percutaneous attempts to redirect drainage are unsuccessful, an image-guided percutaneous endoscopic repositioning of the common bile duct is performed to re-establish proper alignment and control the leak without an open laparotomy. The procedure is done in the inpatient setting due to the need for monitoring and potential additional interventions. Typical codes: 0FS94ZZ

Related Codes

0FS0-LIVER-REPOSITION

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

0FS4-GALLBLADDER-REPOSITION

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

0FS5-HEPATIC-DUCT-RIGHT-REPOSITION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Hepatic Duct Right: Procedure Code Group Overview

0FS6-LEFT-HEPATIC-DUCT-REPOSITION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Hepatic Duct, Left: Procedure Code Group Overview

0FS7-HEPATIC-DUCT-COMMON-REPOSITION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Hepatic Duct, Common: Procedure Code Group Overview

0FS8-CYSTIC-DUCT-REPOSITION

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

0FSC-AMPULLA-OF-VATER-REPOSITION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Ampulla Of Vater: Procedure Code Group Overview

0FSD-PANCREATIC-DUCT-REPOSITION

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

0FSF-PANCREATIC-DUCT-ACCESSORY-MOVING-ACCESSORY-PANCREATIC-DUCT

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

0FSG-PANCREAS-REPOSITION

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
0FS90ZZ	Reposition Common Bile Duct, Open Approach
0FS94ZZ	Reposition Common Bile Duct, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach

DRG Codes

9 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
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

An elderly patient presents emergently with obstructive jaundice and cholangitis due to a migrated biliary stent and an angulated common bile duct causing inadequate drainage. After endoscopic measures fail to restore alignment and drainage, the surgical team performs an open procedure to reposition the common bile duct to improve biliary flow and allow removal or replacement of the stent. Inpatient care is required for postoperative monitoring and management of sepsis risk. Typical codes: 0FS90ZZ
A middle-aged patient with a history of corrective surgery for biliary atresia is scheduled electively for a planned operation to correct a chronic malposition of the common bile duct that causes recurrent cholestasis. The goal of the inpatient procedure is to surgically reposition the bile duct to its appropriate anatomic location to restore bile drainage and prevent future episodes. Standard perioperative observation and imaging are anticipated during the hospital stay. Typical codes: 0FS90ZZ
A patient with prior percutaneous biliary interventions develops persistent bile leakage and symptomatic biliary obstruction from a displaced duct segment. After initial percutaneous attempts to redirect drainage are unsuccessful, an image-guided percutaneous endoscopic repositioning of the common bile duct is performed to re-establish proper alignment and control the leak without an open laparotomy. The procedure is done in the inpatient setting due to the need for monitoring and potential additional interventions. Typical codes: 0FS94ZZ

Related Codes

0FS0-LIVER-REPOSITION

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

0FS4-GALLBLADDER-REPOSITION

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

0FS5-HEPATIC-DUCT-RIGHT-REPOSITION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Hepatic Duct Right: Procedure Code Group Overview

0FS6-LEFT-HEPATIC-DUCT-REPOSITION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Hepatic Duct, Left: Procedure Code Group Overview

0FS7-HEPATIC-DUCT-COMMON-REPOSITION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Hepatic Duct, Common: Procedure Code Group Overview

0FS8-CYSTIC-DUCT-REPOSITION

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

0FSC-AMPULLA-OF-VATER-REPOSITION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Ampulla Of Vater: Procedure Code Group Overview

0FSD-PANCREATIC-DUCT-REPOSITION

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

0FSF-PANCREATIC-DUCT-ACCESSORY-MOVING-ACCESSORY-PANCREATIC-DUCT

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

0FSG-PANCREAS-REPOSITION

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 procedures are included in the ICD-10-PCS code group 0FS9?

What are the specific ICD-10-PCS codes in this group and their approaches?

For what clinical reasons might a reposition of the common bile duct be coded under 0FS9?

How does accurate coding within 0FS9 affect inpatient reimbursement?

Which DRG categories are related to procedures coded in the 0FS9 group?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which procedures are included in the ICD-10-PCS code group 0FS9?

What are the specific ICD-10-PCS codes in this group and their approaches?

For what clinical reasons might a reposition of the common bile duct be coded under 0FS9?

How does accurate coding within 0FS9 affect inpatient reimbursement?

Which DRG categories are related to procedures coded in the 0FS9 group?

References