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

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group CF1C includes procedures performed to introduce radioactive materials into the body for planar nuclear medicine imaging of the hepatobiliary system. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when a radiopharmaceutical is administered and single-plane images are captured to evaluate hepatobiliary function or anatomy. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS CF1C group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the diagnostic procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Hepatobiliary System Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging Procedure Overview

This procedure group covers planar nuclear medicine imaging studies of the hepatobiliary system and pancreas in which radioactive materials are introduced into the body to capture single-plane images from emitted radiation. Procedures involve administration of radiopharmaceuticals and acquisition of two-dimensional images that assess function and anatomy of the hepatobiliary system. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding ensures inpatient documentation reflects the diagnostic procedure performed and supports appropriate 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
C	Body Part	Hepatobiliary System, All

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Hepatobiliary System 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
C	Body Part	Hepatobiliary System, All

When to Use

Use a code from this group when a radiopharmaceutical is administered specifically to perform planar nuclear medicine imaging of the hepatobiliary system or pancreas. Codes apply when the imaging is performed inpatient and the procedure records the introduction of radioactive materials and acquisition of single-plane diagnostic images.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

2 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
CF1C1ZZ	Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Hepatobiliary System, All using Technetium 99m (Tc-99m)
CF1CYZZ	Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Hepatobiliary System, All using Other Radionuclide

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An adult patient is admitted from the emergency department with acute right upper quadrant pain, jaundice, and abnormal liver function tests suspicious for acute cholecystitis or cystic duct obstruction. The inpatient team orders planar hepatobiliary nuclear medicine imaging after administration of a hepatobiliary radiopharmaceutical to assess biliary excretion and gallbladder filling to confirm obstruction. This single-plane study helps determine need for urgent surgical or interventional management. Typical codes: CF1C1ZZ
A hospitalized patient with chronic liver disease and recurrent unexplained jaundice undergoes a planned diagnostic evaluation to assess hepatobiliary function and bile leak after recent hepatobiliary surgery. Inpatient planar nuclear medicine imaging is scheduled with radiotracer injection to visualize hepatic uptake and biliary drainage in a controlled setting. Results guide further management and potential timing of procedures. Typical codes: CF1CYZZ
A postoperative patient develops persistent abdominal pain and bile-colored drainage from a surgical drain after cholecystectomy, raising concern for a bile leak. While inpatient, a targeted planar hepatobiliary imaging study is performed with a radiopharmaceutical to localize extravasation of bile and quantify leak severity to inform need for reoperation or endoscopic intervention. The study uses single-plane image acquisition following radiotracer administration. Typical codes: CF1C1ZZ, CF1CYZZ

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

CF15-LIVER-PLANAR-IMAGING

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

CF16-LIVER-AND-SPLEEN-PLANAR

ICD-10-PCS Code For Liver And Spleen: 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
CF1C1ZZ	Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Hepatobiliary System, All using Technetium 99m (Tc-99m)
CF1CYZZ	Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Hepatobiliary System, All using Other Radionuclide

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An adult patient is admitted from the emergency department with acute right upper quadrant pain, jaundice, and abnormal liver function tests suspicious for acute cholecystitis or cystic duct obstruction. The inpatient team orders planar hepatobiliary nuclear medicine imaging after administration of a hepatobiliary radiopharmaceutical to assess biliary excretion and gallbladder filling to confirm obstruction. This single-plane study helps determine need for urgent surgical or interventional management. Typical codes: CF1C1ZZ
A hospitalized patient with chronic liver disease and recurrent unexplained jaundice undergoes a planned diagnostic evaluation to assess hepatobiliary function and bile leak after recent hepatobiliary surgery. Inpatient planar nuclear medicine imaging is scheduled with radiotracer injection to visualize hepatic uptake and biliary drainage in a controlled setting. Results guide further management and potential timing of procedures. Typical codes: CF1CYZZ
A postoperative patient develops persistent abdominal pain and bile-colored drainage from a surgical drain after cholecystectomy, raising concern for a bile leak. While inpatient, a targeted planar hepatobiliary imaging study is performed with a radiopharmaceutical to localize extravasation of bile and quantify leak severity to inform need for reoperation or endoscopic intervention. The study uses single-plane image acquisition following radiotracer administration. Typical codes: CF1C1ZZ, CF1CYZZ

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

CF15-LIVER-PLANAR-IMAGING

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

CF16-LIVER-AND-SPLEEN-PLANAR

ICD-10-PCS Code For Liver And Spleen: 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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Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which procedures are included in ICD-10-PCS code group CF1C?

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

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

When should these ICD-10-PCS codes be used for inpatient documentation?

Do related DRGs exist for the CF1C code group?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which procedures are included in ICD-10-PCS code group CF1C?

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

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

When should these ICD-10-PCS codes be used for inpatient documentation?

Do related DRGs exist for the CF1C code group?

References