ICD-10-PCS Code For Hepatobiliary System, All: Procedure Code Group Overview

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group BF0C includes procedures performed to capture planar radiographic images of anatomical structures in the hepatobiliary system and pancreas. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when planar plain radiography is performed using external ionizing radiation on photographic or photoconductive plates to image the liver, gallbladder, bile ducts, or pancreas. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS BF0C group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the imaging procedure performed and determines appropriate case mix and payment.

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Hepatobiliary System Plain Radiography Procedure Overview

This procedure group includes plain radiography imaging of the hepatobiliary system and pancreas performed using external ionizing radiation captured on photographic or photoconductive plates. Procedures in this group capture planar images of the liver, gallbladder, bile ducts, and pancreas to assist in diagnosis and treatment planning. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding of these imaging procedures is important for inpatient reimbursement because it documents the imaging performed and supports appropriate case mix and payment.

Code Attributes

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

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Hepatobiliary System 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
C	Body Part	Hepatobiliary System, All

When to Use

Use a code from this group when planar plain radiography of the hepatobiliary system or pancreas is performed in the inpatient setting using external ionizing radiation on a photographic or photoconductive plate. These codes apply when the clinical indication requires radiographic visualization of the liver, gallbladder, bile ducts, or pancreas without advanced tomographic imaging.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

3 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
BF0C0ZZ	Plain Radiography of Hepatobiliary System, All using High Osmolar Contrast
BF0C1ZZ	Plain Radiography of Hepatobiliary System, All using Low Osmolar Contrast
BF0CYZZ	Plain Radiography of Hepatobiliary System, All using Other Contrast

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An elderly patient is admitted from the emergency department with acute right upper quadrant pain, fever, and jaundice concerning for acute cholangitis; the clinical team needs rapid planar radiographic assessment to detect biliary tract calcifications or stones before urgent endoscopic intervention, so plain radiography of the hepatobiliary region using contrast is obtained to delineate ductal anatomy. Typical codes: BF0C1ZZ, BF0CYZZ
A middle-aged patient undergoing an inpatient workup for unexplained abdominal pain and suspected chronic pancreatitis is scheduled for diagnostic imaging to evaluate pancreatic calcifications and biliary anatomy; a planned plain radiographic study of the hepatobiliary system with contrast is performed as part of the admission imaging series. Typical codes: BF0C0ZZ, BF0C1ZZ
A postoperative patient develops suspected bile leak after hepatobiliary surgery with new abdominal pain and drainage; the inpatient team requests a targeted plain radiograph with contrast to visualize the hepatobiliary tract and localize the leak as a rapid bedside imaging adjunct to other studies. Typical codes: BF0CYZZ, BF0C1ZZ

Related Codes

BF00-BILE-DUCTS-PLAIN-RADIOGRAPHY

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

BF03-GALLBLADDER-AND-BILE-DUCTS-PLAIN-RADIOGRAPHY

ICD-10-PCS Code For Gallbladder And Bile Ducts: 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

3 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
BF0C0ZZ	Plain Radiography of Hepatobiliary System, All using High Osmolar Contrast
BF0C1ZZ	Plain Radiography of Hepatobiliary System, All using Low Osmolar Contrast
BF0CYZZ	Plain Radiography of Hepatobiliary System, All using Other Contrast

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An elderly patient is admitted from the emergency department with acute right upper quadrant pain, fever, and jaundice concerning for acute cholangitis; the clinical team needs rapid planar radiographic assessment to detect biliary tract calcifications or stones before urgent endoscopic intervention, so plain radiography of the hepatobiliary region using contrast is obtained to delineate ductal anatomy. Typical codes: BF0C1ZZ, BF0CYZZ
A middle-aged patient undergoing an inpatient workup for unexplained abdominal pain and suspected chronic pancreatitis is scheduled for diagnostic imaging to evaluate pancreatic calcifications and biliary anatomy; a planned plain radiographic study of the hepatobiliary system with contrast is performed as part of the admission imaging series. Typical codes: BF0C0ZZ, BF0C1ZZ
A postoperative patient develops suspected bile leak after hepatobiliary surgery with new abdominal pain and drainage; the inpatient team requests a targeted plain radiograph with contrast to visualize the hepatobiliary tract and localize the leak as a rapid bedside imaging adjunct to other studies. Typical codes: BF0CYZZ, BF0C1ZZ

Related Codes

BF00-BILE-DUCTS-PLAIN-RADIOGRAPHY

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

BF03-GALLBLADDER-AND-BILE-DUCTS-PLAIN-RADIOGRAPHY

ICD-10-PCS Code For Gallbladder And Bile Ducts: 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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Hepatobiliary System Plain Radiography Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which procedures are included in the BF0C code group?

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

What section, body system, and operation attributes define these codes?

When should BF0C codes be used for inpatient documentation?

Why is accurate coding within the BF0C group important?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which procedures are included in the BF0C code group?

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

What section, body system, and operation attributes define these codes?

When should BF0C codes be used for inpatient documentation?

Why is accurate coding within the BF0C group important?

References