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

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group CF16 includes procedures performed to introduce radioactive materials for planar nuclear medicine imaging of the liver and spleen. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when single plane imaging of radioactive emissions from the hepatobiliary system and pancreas is performed to assess structure or function. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS CF16 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the specific imaging procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Liver And Spleen Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging Procedure Overview

This code group includes planar nuclear medicine imaging procedures that capture radioactive emissions from the liver and spleen within the hepatobiliary system and pancreas. These procedures involve introduction of radioactive materials into the body and single plane image capture to evaluate organ structure and function. Accurate coding of these planar nuclear medicine studies is important for inpatient reimbursement because it documents the specific imaging modality and targeted body part, supporting appropriate hospital case mix 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
6	Body Part	Liver and Spleen

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Liver And Spleen 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
6	Body Part	Liver and Spleen

When to Use

Use a code from this group when a clinician orders or performs planar nuclear medicine imaging of the liver and spleen that requires administration of radiopharmaceuticals and single plane image acquisition. Select the specific ICD-10-PCS code when the procedure is performed inpatient and documentation confirms the body part (liver and spleen), operation (planar nuclear medicine imaging), and radiopharmaceutical administration.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

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ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
CF161ZZ	Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Liver and Spleen using Technetium 99m (Tc-99m)
CF16YZZ	Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Liver and Spleen using Other Radionuclide

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An elderly patient with acute right upper quadrant pain, jaundice, and abnormal liver function tests is admitted for evaluation of suspected acute cholecystitis versus hepatic perfusion abnormality; inpatient planar nuclear medicine imaging is performed after intravenous administration of a radiopharmaceutical to assess hepatic uptake and differentiate focal versus diffuse process. Typical codes: CF161ZZ, CF16YZZ
A middle-aged patient with known traumatic splenic laceration and equivocal CT perfusion findings is observed inpatient to determine splenic viability and function; a planar radionuclide study is obtained following radiotracer introduction to evaluate splenic perfusion and guide conservative management. Typical codes: CF161ZZ, CF16YZZ
A patient with chronic liver disease undergoing pre-transplant inpatient evaluation has a targeted functional study to quantify regional hepatic function and detect focal defects; planar nuclear imaging with introduced radiopharmaceuticals is used as part of the organ assessment before listing. Typical codes: CF161ZZ

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CF15-LIVER-PLANAR-IMAGING

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

CF1C-HEPATOBILIARY-SYSTEM-PLANAR-IMAGING

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

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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When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

2 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
CF161ZZ	Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Liver and Spleen using Technetium 99m (Tc-99m)
CF16YZZ	Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Liver and Spleen using Other Radionuclide

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An elderly patient with acute right upper quadrant pain, jaundice, and abnormal liver function tests is admitted for evaluation of suspected acute cholecystitis versus hepatic perfusion abnormality; inpatient planar nuclear medicine imaging is performed after intravenous administration of a radiopharmaceutical to assess hepatic uptake and differentiate focal versus diffuse process. Typical codes: CF161ZZ, CF16YZZ
A middle-aged patient with known traumatic splenic laceration and equivocal CT perfusion findings is observed inpatient to determine splenic viability and function; a planar radionuclide study is obtained following radiotracer introduction to evaluate splenic perfusion and guide conservative management. Typical codes: CF161ZZ, CF16YZZ
A patient with chronic liver disease undergoing pre-transplant inpatient evaluation has a targeted functional study to quantify regional hepatic function and detect focal defects; planar nuclear imaging with introduced radiopharmaceuticals is used as part of the organ assessment before listing. Typical codes: CF161ZZ

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

CF15-LIVER-PLANAR-IMAGING

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

CF1C-HEPATOBILIARY-SYSTEM-PLANAR-IMAGING

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

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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ICD-10-PCS Codes

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Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which procedures are included in the CF16 code group?

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

Which ICD-10-PCS section and body system apply to CF16 codes?

Why is accurate coding within the CF16 group important for inpatient care?

What imaging modality and technique do CF16 procedures use?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which procedures are included in the CF16 code group?

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

Which ICD-10-PCS section and body system apply to CF16 codes?

Why is accurate coding within the CF16 group important for inpatient care?

What imaging modality and technique do CF16 procedures use?

References