ICD-10-PCS Code For Bile Ducts: Procedure Code Group Overview

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group BF00 includes procedures performed to obtain planar radiographic images of structures in the bile ducts. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when plain radiography of the bile ducts is performed to evaluate biliary anatomy or pathology. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS BF00 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the imaging procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Bile Ducts Plain Radiography Procedure Overview

This procedure group includes planar radiographic imaging of the bile ducts using external ionizing radiation captured on photographic or photoconductive plates. These procedures target the hepatobiliary system and pancreas and involve obtaining diagnostic plain radiographs of the bile ducts. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding ensures inpatient documentation reflects the specific imaging performed and supports correct case mix and reimbursement.

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
B	Section	Imaging
F	Body System	Hepatobiliary System and Pancreas
0	Operation	Plain Radiography
0	Body Part	Bile Ducts

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Bile Ducts Plain Radiography Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
B	Section	Imaging
F	Body System	Hepatobiliary System and Pancreas
0	Operation	Plain Radiography
0	Body Part	Bile Ducts

When to Use

Use a code from this group when plain radiographic imaging specifically of the bile ducts is performed during an inpatient encounter. Select the code that matches the imaging modality and body part as documented in the medical record.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

3 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
BF000ZZ	Plain Radiography of Bile Ducts using High Osmolar Contrast
BF001ZZ	Plain Radiography of Bile Ducts using Low Osmolar Contrast
BF00YZZ	Plain Radiography of Bile Ducts using Other Contrast

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An elderly patient is admitted from the emergency department with acute right upper quadrant pain, jaundice, and a history of choledocholithiasis; initial ultrasound is inconclusive for ductal stones and biliary dilation, so inpatient plain radiography of the bile ducts is performed to help visualize radiopaque stones and guide urgent management. Typical codes: BF000ZZ, BF001ZZ
A middle-aged patient scheduled for an elective evaluation of chronic intermittent biliary colic undergoes inpatient diagnostic imaging when noninvasive tests are equivocal; planar radiography of the bile ducts is obtained as part of preoperative workup to assess ductal anatomy and search for calcified stones. Typical codes: BF001ZZ, BF00YZZ
A postoperative patient developed fever and persistent jaundice after cholecystectomy raising concern for retained biliary calculi or bile leak; inpatient plain radiographic bile duct imaging is performed to detect retained radiopaque fragments or contrast extravasation after prior contrast administration. Typical codes: BF000ZZ, BF00YZZ

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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

3 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
BF000ZZ	Plain Radiography of Bile Ducts using High Osmolar Contrast
BF001ZZ	Plain Radiography of Bile Ducts using Low Osmolar Contrast
BF00YZZ	Plain Radiography of Bile Ducts using Other Contrast

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An elderly patient is admitted from the emergency department with acute right upper quadrant pain, jaundice, and a history of choledocholithiasis; initial ultrasound is inconclusive for ductal stones and biliary dilation, so inpatient plain radiography of the bile ducts is performed to help visualize radiopaque stones and guide urgent management. Typical codes: BF000ZZ, BF001ZZ
A middle-aged patient scheduled for an elective evaluation of chronic intermittent biliary colic undergoes inpatient diagnostic imaging when noninvasive tests are equivocal; planar radiography of the bile ducts is obtained as part of preoperative workup to assess ductal anatomy and search for calcified stones. Typical codes: BF001ZZ, BF00YZZ
A postoperative patient developed fever and persistent jaundice after cholecystectomy raising concern for retained biliary calculi or bile leak; inpatient plain radiographic bile duct imaging is performed to detect retained radiopaque fragments or contrast extravasation after prior contrast administration. Typical codes: BF000ZZ, BF00YZZ

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BF0C-HEPATOBILIARY-SYSTEM-PLAIN-RADIOGRAPHY

ICD-10-PCS Code For Hepatobiliary System, All: 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 Codes

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Related Codes

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ICD-10-PCS Codes

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Related Codes

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Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

What procedures are included in the BF00 ICD-10-PCS code group?

What are the specific ICD-10-PCS codes in this group and how do they differ?

Which ICD-10-PCS section and body system apply to BF00 codes?

For what documentation context are BF00 codes used in inpatient settings?

How does accurate BF00 coding impact reimbursement and documentation?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

What procedures are included in the BF00 ICD-10-PCS code group?

What are the specific ICD-10-PCS codes in this group and how do they differ?

Which ICD-10-PCS section and body system apply to BF00 codes?

For what documentation context are BF00 codes used in inpatient settings?

How does accurate BF00 coding impact reimbursement and documentation?

References