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 BF47 includes procedures performed to image anatomical structures in the pancreas using ultrasonography. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when real-time sonographic evaluation of the pancreas or adjacent hepatobiliary structures is performed to assess anatomy or suspected pathology. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS BF47 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the specific imaging procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

Customize your policy alerts

Sign up for ICD-10-PCS Code for Pancreas: Procedure Code Group Overview policy alerts

Get alerted when relevant policies change without checking for updates manually.

Monitor payer policy activity

Receive email alerts as soon as relevant payer policies are published or updated.

Pancreas Ultrasonography Procedure Overview

This procedure group includes real-time imaging procedures that use reflected high-frequency sound waves to visualize the pancreas and assess hepatobiliary structures. These procedures target the Hepatobiliary System and Pancreas and involve capture and display of ultrasonic images to evaluate anatomy and flow when indicated. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding ensures inpatient records reflect the specific ultrasonography of the pancreas, which supports correct case mix assignment and reimbursement.

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
B	Section	Imaging
F	Body System	Hepatobiliary System and Pancreas
4	Operation	Ultrasonography
7	Body Part	Pancreas

Explore openpayer tools

View all tools

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

Customize your policy alerts

Sign up for ICD-10-PCS Code for Pancreas: Procedure Code Group Overview policy alerts

Get alerted when relevant policies change without checking for updates manually.

Monitor payer policy activity

Receive email alerts as soon as relevant payer policies are published or updated.

Pancreas Ultrasonography Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
B	Section	Imaging
F	Body System	Hepatobiliary System and Pancreas
4	Operation	Ultrasonography
7	Body Part	Pancreas

When to Use

Use a code from this group when an inpatient undergoes diagnostic or evaluative ultrasonography specifically targeting the pancreas or adjacent hepatobiliary structures. Select the code when the procedure involves capture and real-time display of ultrasound images of the pancreas as part of the inpatient encounter.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

1 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
BF47ZZZ	Ultrasonography of Pancreas

Typical Clinical Scenarios

A middle-aged patient is admitted from the emergency department with acute epigastric pain, fever, and markedly elevated serum lipase suggestive of acute pancreatitis; the inpatient team orders bedside real-time sonographic imaging to assess pancreatic inflammation, evaluate for biliary obstruction or gallstone etiology, and screen for complications such as fluid collections. Typical codes: BF47ZZZ
An older patient with a history of chronic pancreatitis and progressive weight loss is admitted for diagnostic workup after an abnormal abdominal CT showing a suspicious pancreatic mass; inpatient pancreatic ultrasonography is performed to obtain real-time images of pancreatic morphology and guide further diagnostic planning. Typical codes: BF47ZZZ
A postoperative inpatient develops new-onset fever and elevated white blood cell count after pancreatic debridement; clinicians obtain real-time pancreatic ultrasonography to evaluate for postoperative fluid collections, abscesses, or persistent inflammatory changes as part of complication assessment and monitoring. Typical codes: BF47ZZZ

Related Codes

BF40-BILE-DUCTS-ULTRASONOGRAPHY

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

BF42-GALLBLADDER-ULTRASONOGRAPHY

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

BF43-GALLBLADDER-ULTRASONOGRAPHY

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

BF45-LIVER-ULTRASONOGRAPHY

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

BF46-LIVER-AND-SPLEEN-ULTRASONOGRAPHY

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

BF4C-HEPATOBILIARY-SYSTEM-ULTRASONOGRAPHY

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.

Published by

Trek Health powers OpenPayer with a leading commercial payer intelligence platform, seamlessly converting fragmented payer data into actionable insights for provider organizations.

Trek Health ingests and normalizes Transparency in Coverage data and payer policy updates to give provider organizations a clear view of how commercial reimbursement behaves across markets, payers, and services. Our platform transforms raw payer disclosures into structured intelligence that supports contract evaluation, payer negotiations, and service line strategy. By combining market benchmarks with ongoing policy visibility, Trek helps teams identify variability, risk, and opportunity in commercial reimbursement. The result is faster insight, stronger negotiating positions, and more informed financial decisions.

Explore openpayer tools

View all tools

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

1 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
BF47ZZZ	Ultrasonography of Pancreas

Typical Clinical Scenarios

A middle-aged patient is admitted from the emergency department with acute epigastric pain, fever, and markedly elevated serum lipase suggestive of acute pancreatitis; the inpatient team orders bedside real-time sonographic imaging to assess pancreatic inflammation, evaluate for biliary obstruction or gallstone etiology, and screen for complications such as fluid collections. Typical codes: BF47ZZZ
An older patient with a history of chronic pancreatitis and progressive weight loss is admitted for diagnostic workup after an abnormal abdominal CT showing a suspicious pancreatic mass; inpatient pancreatic ultrasonography is performed to obtain real-time images of pancreatic morphology and guide further diagnostic planning. Typical codes: BF47ZZZ
A postoperative inpatient develops new-onset fever and elevated white blood cell count after pancreatic debridement; clinicians obtain real-time pancreatic ultrasonography to evaluate for postoperative fluid collections, abscesses, or persistent inflammatory changes as part of complication assessment and monitoring. Typical codes: BF47ZZZ

Related Codes

BF40-BILE-DUCTS-ULTRASONOGRAPHY

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

BF42-GALLBLADDER-ULTRASONOGRAPHY

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

BF43-GALLBLADDER-ULTRASONOGRAPHY

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

BF45-LIVER-ULTRASONOGRAPHY

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

BF46-LIVER-AND-SPLEEN-ULTRASONOGRAPHY

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

BF4C-HEPATOBILIARY-SYSTEM-ULTRASONOGRAPHY

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.

Published by

Trek Health powers OpenPayer with a leading commercial payer intelligence platform, seamlessly converting fragmented payer data into actionable insights for provider organizations.

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

Sign up for ICD-10-PCS Code for Pancreas: Procedure Code Group Overview policy alerts

Pancreas Ultrasonography Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

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

Sign up for ICD-10-PCS Code for Pancreas: Procedure Code Group Overview policy alerts

Pancreas Ultrasonography Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

What does the ICD-10-PCS code group `BF47` represent?

Which section and body system are associated with `BF47` codes?

When should `BF47ZZZ` be used in inpatient documentation?

How does accurate coding of `BF47` affect reimbursement?

What clinical purpose does ultrasonography under `BF47` serve?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

What does the ICD-10-PCS code group `BF47` represent?

Which section and body system are associated with `BF47` codes?

When should `BF47ZZZ` be used in inpatient documentation?

How does accurate coding of `BF47` affect reimbursement?

What clinical purpose does ultrasonography under `BF47` serve?

References