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

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group BF27 includes procedures performed to capture and computer reformat multiplanar images of the pancreas. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when computerized tomography imaging of the hepatobiliary system and pancreas is performed for diagnosis or treatment planning. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS BF27 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the imaging procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Pancreas Computerized Tomography Procedure Overview

This procedure group includes computerized tomography imaging of the pancreas, produced by computer reformatting of multiple exposures of external ionizing radiation. These procedures target the hepatobiliary system and pancreas to generate multiplanar digital images for diagnostic and treatment planning purposes. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding of these CT scan procedures ensures inpatient records reflect the imaging performed and supports appropriate case mix assignment and payment.

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
B	Section	Imaging
F	Body System	Hepatobiliary System and Pancreas
2	Operation	Computerized Tomography (CT Scan)
7	Body Part	Pancreas

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Pancreas Computerized Tomography Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
B	Section	Imaging
F	Body System	Hepatobiliary System and Pancreas
2	Operation	Computerized Tomography (CT Scan)
7	Body Part	Pancreas

When to Use

Use a code from this group when a CT scan of the pancreas is performed and images are reformatted into multiplanar digital displays during an inpatient encounter. These codes apply when the procedure documents computerized capture and reformatting of multiple exposures of external ionizing radiation targeting the hepatobiliary system and pancreas.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

7 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
BF2700Z	Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) of Pancreas using High Osmolar Contrast, Unenhanced and Enhanced
BF270ZZ	Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) of Pancreas using High Osmolar Contrast
BF2710Z	Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) of Pancreas using Low Osmolar Contrast, Unenhanced and Enhanced
BF271ZZ	Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) of Pancreas using Low Osmolar Contrast
BF27Y0Z	Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) of Pancreas using Other Contrast, Unenhanced and Enhanced
BF27YZZ	Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) of Pancreas using Other Contrast
BF27ZZZ	Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) of Pancreas

Typical Clinical Scenarios

A 62-year-old man presents to the emergency department with sudden onset severe epigastric pain radiating to the back, hypotension, and an elevated lipase. Concern for acute pancreatitis with possible necrosis and peripancreatic fluid collections prompts inpatient cross-sectional imaging. A contrast-enhanced CT with multiplanar reformats of the pancreas is performed using low osmolar intravenous contrast to assess for necrosis, hemorrhage, and complications guiding inpatient management. Typical codes: BF271ZZ
A 54-year-old woman with a newly suspected pancreatic mass on ultrasound is admitted for diagnostic workup and staging before planned oncology consultation and surgical planning. To define lesion extent, vascular involvement, and resectability, inpatient CT imaging of the pancreas with both unenhanced and enhanced phases is obtained using low osmolar contrast with multiplanar reformatted images for operative planning. Typical codes: BF2710Z
A 68-year-old patient who recently underwent transcatheter arterial embolization for a bleeding pancreatic pseudoaneurysm is readmitted with persistent anemia and concern for ongoing contrast extravasation. Repeat inpatient CT with multiplanar reformats is performed without and with enhancement using high osmolar contrast to evaluate for persistent bleeding and to guide potential repeat intervention. Typical codes: BF2700Z

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BF25-LIVER-COMPUTERIZED-TOMOGRAPHY

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BF26-LIVER-AND-SPLEEN-COMPUTERIZED-TOMOGRAPHY

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

BF2C-HEPATOBILIARY-SYSTEM-CT-SCAN

ICD-10-PCS Code For Hepatobiliary System: 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

7 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
BF2700Z	Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) of Pancreas using High Osmolar Contrast, Unenhanced and Enhanced
BF270ZZ	Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) of Pancreas using High Osmolar Contrast
BF2710Z	Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) of Pancreas using Low Osmolar Contrast, Unenhanced and Enhanced
BF271ZZ	Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) of Pancreas using Low Osmolar Contrast
BF27Y0Z	Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) of Pancreas using Other Contrast, Unenhanced and Enhanced
BF27YZZ	Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) of Pancreas using Other Contrast
BF27ZZZ	Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) of Pancreas

Typical Clinical Scenarios

A 62-year-old man presents to the emergency department with sudden onset severe epigastric pain radiating to the back, hypotension, and an elevated lipase. Concern for acute pancreatitis with possible necrosis and peripancreatic fluid collections prompts inpatient cross-sectional imaging. A contrast-enhanced CT with multiplanar reformats of the pancreas is performed using low osmolar intravenous contrast to assess for necrosis, hemorrhage, and complications guiding inpatient management. Typical codes: BF271ZZ
A 54-year-old woman with a newly suspected pancreatic mass on ultrasound is admitted for diagnostic workup and staging before planned oncology consultation and surgical planning. To define lesion extent, vascular involvement, and resectability, inpatient CT imaging of the pancreas with both unenhanced and enhanced phases is obtained using low osmolar contrast with multiplanar reformatted images for operative planning. Typical codes: BF2710Z
A 68-year-old patient who recently underwent transcatheter arterial embolization for a bleeding pancreatic pseudoaneurysm is readmitted with persistent anemia and concern for ongoing contrast extravasation. Repeat inpatient CT with multiplanar reformats is performed without and with enhancement using high osmolar contrast to evaluate for persistent bleeding and to guide potential repeat intervention. Typical codes: BF2700Z

Related Codes

BF25-LIVER-COMPUTERIZED-TOMOGRAPHY

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

BF26-LIVER-AND-SPLEEN-COMPUTERIZED-TOMOGRAPHY

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

BF2C-HEPATOBILIARY-SYSTEM-CT-SCAN

ICD-10-PCS Code For Hepatobiliary System: 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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Pancreas Computerized Tomography Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

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

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Pancreas Computerized Tomography Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which procedures are included in the ICD-10-PCS BF27 code group?

What is the primary operation and body system specified for BF27 codes?

How does accurate coding within BF27 affect inpatient records?

What contrast options and specific codes exist in the BF27 group?

Are there related DRGs listed for the BF27 code group?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which procedures are included in the ICD-10-PCS BF27 code group?

What is the primary operation and body system specified for BF27 codes?

How does accurate coding within BF27 affect inpatient records?

What contrast options and specific codes exist in the BF27 group?

Are there related DRGs listed for the BF27 code group?

References