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

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group CF15 includes procedures performed to introduce radioactive materials for planar nuclear medicine imaging in the liver. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when single-plane nuclear medicine imaging of the hepatobiliary system is performed to evaluate liver structure or function. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS CF15 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Liver Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging Procedure Overview

This procedure group includes planar nuclear medicine imaging of the liver, which involves introduction of radioactive materials into the body to capture single-plane images from radioactive emissions. These procedures target the hepatobiliary system and pancreas and are performed by nuclear medicine techniques to evaluate liver structure and function. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding is important for inpatient reimbursement because it documents the specific imaging operation and anatomic target, supporting appropriate case mix assignment and payment.

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
C	Section	Nuclear Medicine
F	Body System	Hepatobiliary System and Pancreas
1	Operation	Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging
5	Body Part	Liver

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Liver Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
C	Section	Nuclear Medicine
F	Body System	Hepatobiliary System and Pancreas
1	Operation	Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging
5	Body Part	Liver

When to Use

Use a code from this group when a planar nuclear medicine imaging procedure of the liver is performed with introduction of radioactive material for diagnostic imaging. These codes apply when single-plane capture of radioactive emissions is obtained to evaluate hepatic structure or function.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

2 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
CF151ZZ	Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Liver using Technetium 99m (Tc-99m)
CF15YZZ	Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Liver using Other Radionuclide

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An elderly patient is admitted from the emergency department with acute right upper quadrant pain, jaundice, and abnormal liver function tests suspicious for acute biliary obstruction or focal hepatic dysfunction. The inpatient team orders planar nuclear medicine hepatobiliary imaging after intravenous administration of technetium-99m radiotracer to evaluate hepatic uptake and excretory function and to help distinguish obstructive from hepatocellular causes. The study is performed as a single-plane (planar) capture to assess liver function and biliary excretion in the acute setting. Typical codes: CF151ZZ
A middle-aged patient with known chronic liver disease is admitted for elective inpatient evaluation prior to planned therapeutic procedures because of progressive hepatic dysfunction. To quantify liver uptake and biliary excretion as part of preprocedural functional assessment, a planar nuclear medicine study is performed using an injected technetium-99m radiopharmaceutical to obtain single-plane images of hepatic function. The imaging aids the team in assessing regional hepatic function and planning further management. Typical codes: CF151ZZ
A hospitalized patient with prior inconclusive abdominal imaging and persistent abnormal hepatobiliary laboratory results undergoes repeat diagnostic imaging because prior studies were nondiagnostic. A planar nuclear medicine scan is ordered using a non-technetium radionuclide when Tc-99m is contraindicated or unavailable to obtain single-plane images of hepatic radiotracer uptake and excretion for further diagnostic clarification. The repeat planar study targets evaluation of liver function to guide ongoing inpatient care. Typical codes: CF15YZZ

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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
CF151ZZ	Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Liver using Technetium 99m (Tc-99m)
CF15YZZ	Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Liver using Other Radionuclide

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An elderly patient is admitted from the emergency department with acute right upper quadrant pain, jaundice, and abnormal liver function tests suspicious for acute biliary obstruction or focal hepatic dysfunction. The inpatient team orders planar nuclear medicine hepatobiliary imaging after intravenous administration of technetium-99m radiotracer to evaluate hepatic uptake and excretory function and to help distinguish obstructive from hepatocellular causes. The study is performed as a single-plane (planar) capture to assess liver function and biliary excretion in the acute setting. Typical codes: CF151ZZ
A middle-aged patient with known chronic liver disease is admitted for elective inpatient evaluation prior to planned therapeutic procedures because of progressive hepatic dysfunction. To quantify liver uptake and biliary excretion as part of preprocedural functional assessment, a planar nuclear medicine study is performed using an injected technetium-99m radiopharmaceutical to obtain single-plane images of hepatic function. The imaging aids the team in assessing regional hepatic function and planning further management. Typical codes: CF151ZZ
A hospitalized patient with prior inconclusive abdominal imaging and persistent abnormal hepatobiliary laboratory results undergoes repeat diagnostic imaging because prior studies were nondiagnostic. A planar nuclear medicine scan is ordered using a non-technetium radionuclide when Tc-99m is contraindicated or unavailable to obtain single-plane images of hepatic radiotracer uptake and excretion for further diagnostic clarification. The repeat planar study targets evaluation of liver function to guide ongoing inpatient care. Typical codes: CF15YZZ

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CF16-LIVER-AND-SPLEEN-PLANAR

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CF1C-HEPATOBILIARY-SYSTEM-PLANAR-IMAGING

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CF1Y-HEPATOBILIARY-SYSTEM-AND-PANCREAS-PLANAR-IMAGING

ICD-10-PCS Code For Hepatobiliary System And 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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Related Codes

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Related Codes

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

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Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which procedures are included in the ICD-10-PCS code group CF15?

What are the specific ICD-10-PCS codes in CF15 and how are they distinguished?

Under which ICD-10-PCS section and body system do CF15 procedures fall?

Why is accurate coding within the CF15 group important for inpatient care billing?

Are there related DRGs listed for the CF15 code group?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which procedures are included in the ICD-10-PCS code group CF15?

What are the specific ICD-10-PCS codes in CF15 and how are they distinguished?

Under which ICD-10-PCS section and body system do CF15 procedures fall?

Why is accurate coding within the CF15 group important for inpatient care billing?

Are there related DRGs listed for the CF15 code group?

References