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

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group CF24 includes procedures performed to image the gallbladder using tomographic nuclear medicine techniques. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when three-dimensional nuclear medicine imaging of the gallbladder is performed to evaluate structure or function. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS CF24 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the specific procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Gallbladder Tomographic Nuclear Medicine Imaging Procedure Overview

This procedure group includes tomographic nuclear medicine imaging studies that target the gallbladder and the hepatobiliary system and pancreas. These procedures involve introduction of radioactive materials and capture of emitted radiation to create three-dimensional images of gallbladder structure and function. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding is important for inpatient reimbursement because it captures the specific imaging technique and anatomic focus used in diagnosis and treatment planning.

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
C	Section	Nuclear Medicine
F	Body System	Hepatobiliary System and Pancreas
2	Operation	Tomographic (Tomo) Nuclear Medicine Imaging
4	Body Part	Gallbladder

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Gallbladder Tomographic 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
2	Operation	Tomographic (Tomo) Nuclear Medicine Imaging
4	Body Part	Gallbladder

When to Use

Use a code from this group when a tomographic nuclear medicine study of the gallbladder is performed with introduction of radioactive material for three-dimensional image reconstruction. These codes apply when the exam is conducted inpatient to evaluate gallbladder pathology or functional disorders.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

2 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
CF241ZZ	Tomographic (Tomo) Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Gallbladder using Technetium 99m (Tc-99m)
CF24YZZ	Tomographic (Tomo) Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Gallbladder using Other Radionuclide

Typical Clinical Scenarios

A middle-aged patient is admitted from the emergency department with acute right upper quadrant pain, fever, and abnormal liver function tests suggestive of acute cholecystitis; because ultrasound is inconclusive for gallbladder obstruction and complications, inpatient tomographic nuclear medicine imaging with administered radionuclide is performed to assess gallbladder excretory function and confirm cystic duct obstruction. Typical codes: CF241ZZ, CF24YZZ
An elderly patient with chronic biliary colic and indeterminate ultrasound findings is scheduled for an inpatient functional evaluation of gallbladder ejection fraction prior to a planned cholecystectomy; a tomographic nuclear medicine study using a radiopharmaceutical is obtained to quantify gallbladder emptying and guide operative decision-making. Typical codes: CF241ZZ, CF24YZZ
A postoperative patient who had recent biliary surgery develops persistent bile leak and atypical biliary drainage; to localize functional gallbladder remnant activity and evaluate biliary-enteric transit three-dimensional tomographic nuclear imaging with injected radionuclide is performed during the inpatient stay to clarify source and guide further management. Typical codes: CF241ZZ, CF24YZZ

Related Codes

CF25-LIVER-TOMOGRAPHIC-IMAGING

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

CF26-LIVER-AND-SPLEEN-TOMOGRAPHIC

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

CF2Y-HEPATOBILIARY-SYSTEM-TOMOGRAPHIC-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
CF241ZZ	Tomographic (Tomo) Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Gallbladder using Technetium 99m (Tc-99m)
CF24YZZ	Tomographic (Tomo) Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Gallbladder using Other Radionuclide

Typical Clinical Scenarios

A middle-aged patient is admitted from the emergency department with acute right upper quadrant pain, fever, and abnormal liver function tests suggestive of acute cholecystitis; because ultrasound is inconclusive for gallbladder obstruction and complications, inpatient tomographic nuclear medicine imaging with administered radionuclide is performed to assess gallbladder excretory function and confirm cystic duct obstruction. Typical codes: CF241ZZ, CF24YZZ
An elderly patient with chronic biliary colic and indeterminate ultrasound findings is scheduled for an inpatient functional evaluation of gallbladder ejection fraction prior to a planned cholecystectomy; a tomographic nuclear medicine study using a radiopharmaceutical is obtained to quantify gallbladder emptying and guide operative decision-making. Typical codes: CF241ZZ, CF24YZZ
A postoperative patient who had recent biliary surgery develops persistent bile leak and atypical biliary drainage; to localize functional gallbladder remnant activity and evaluate biliary-enteric transit three-dimensional tomographic nuclear imaging with injected radionuclide is performed during the inpatient stay to clarify source and guide further management. Typical codes: CF241ZZ, CF24YZZ

Related Codes

CF25-LIVER-TOMOGRAPHIC-IMAGING

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

CF26-LIVER-AND-SPLEEN-TOMOGRAPHIC

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

CF2Y-HEPATOBILIARY-SYSTEM-TOMOGRAPHIC-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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Gallbladder Tomographic Nuclear Medicine Imaging Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

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Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

What procedures are included in the CF24 ICD-10-PCS code group?

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

Which ICD-10-PCS section and body system apply to CF24 codes?

Why is accurate coding in the CF24 group important for inpatient records?

Do CF24 procedures evaluate structure, function, or both of the gallbladder?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

What procedures are included in the CF24 ICD-10-PCS code group?

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

Which ICD-10-PCS section and body system apply to CF24 codes?

Why is accurate coding in the CF24 group important for inpatient records?

Do CF24 procedures evaluate structure, function, or both of the gallbladder?

References