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 CF26 includes procedures performed to image radiotracer distribution in the liver and spleen using tomographic nuclear medicine techniques. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when three-dimensional nuclear medicine studies of the hepatobiliary system and spleen are performed for diagnostic evaluation or preoperative assessment. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS CF26 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the specific tomographic nuclear medicine procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Liver And Spleen Tomographic Nuclear Medicine Imaging Procedure Overview

This procedure group includes tomographic nuclear medicine imaging studies of the liver and spleen that introduce radioactive materials into the body to capture three-dimensional emission data. These procedures target the hepatobiliary system and pancreas body system and use radionuclide tracers and tomographic acquisition to produce cross-sectional functional images. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding ensures the imaging performed is properly documented for inpatient records and supports 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
2	Operation	Tomographic (Tomo) Nuclear Medicine Imaging
6	Body Part	Liver and Spleen

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Liver And Spleen 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
6	Body Part	Liver and Spleen

When to Use

Use codes from this group when a tomographic nuclear medicine study of the liver and spleen is performed with administration of radioactive material for three-dimensional image capture. These codes apply when inpatient documentation must reflect a tomographic nuclear medicine imaging procedure of the hepatobiliary system and spleen for diagnostic or management purposes.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

2 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
CF261ZZ	Tomographic (Tomo) Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Liver and Spleen using Technetium 99m (Tc-99m)
CF26YZZ	Tomographic (Tomo) Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Liver and Spleen using Other Radionuclide

Typical Clinical Scenarios

A middle-aged patient is admitted with progressive right upper quadrant pain, unexplained hepatomegaly, and abnormal liver function tests after indeterminate ultrasound findings; inpatient evaluation requires functional assessment to differentiate focal hepatic lesions from diffuse parenchymal disease and to evaluate splenic involvement. A tomographic nuclear medicine study introducing a radionuclide tracer is performed to generate three-dimensional functional images of the liver and spleen to localize tracer uptake patterns and guide further management. Typical codes: CF261ZZ, CF26YZZ
An elderly patient with known colorectal cancer is hospitalized for staging prior to planned hepatic resection because prior imaging suggested multiple small hepatic lesions; inpatient tomographic nuclear medicine imaging is ordered to assess functional activity and extent of lesions within the liver and to evaluate for splenic metastasis or involvement. The three-dimensional radionuclide study helps determine surgical candidacy and operative planning. Typical codes: CF261ZZ
A patient with recent blunt abdominal trauma is observed inpatient for persistent hypotension and declining hemoglobin with equivocal CT findings for splenic injury; a tomographic nuclear medicine scan introducing radiotracer is performed to assess splenic perfusion and identify functional laceration or active splenic bleeding that may not be clear on anatomic imaging. Typical codes: CF26YZZ

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CF24-GALLBLADDER-TOMOGRAPHIC-IMAGING

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CF25-LIVER-TOMOGRAPHIC-IMAGING

ICD-10-PCS Code For Liver: 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
CF261ZZ	Tomographic (Tomo) Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Liver and Spleen using Technetium 99m (Tc-99m)
CF26YZZ	Tomographic (Tomo) Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Liver and Spleen using Other Radionuclide

Typical Clinical Scenarios

A middle-aged patient is admitted with progressive right upper quadrant pain, unexplained hepatomegaly, and abnormal liver function tests after indeterminate ultrasound findings; inpatient evaluation requires functional assessment to differentiate focal hepatic lesions from diffuse parenchymal disease and to evaluate splenic involvement. A tomographic nuclear medicine study introducing a radionuclide tracer is performed to generate three-dimensional functional images of the liver and spleen to localize tracer uptake patterns and guide further management. Typical codes: CF261ZZ, CF26YZZ
An elderly patient with known colorectal cancer is hospitalized for staging prior to planned hepatic resection because prior imaging suggested multiple small hepatic lesions; inpatient tomographic nuclear medicine imaging is ordered to assess functional activity and extent of lesions within the liver and to evaluate for splenic metastasis or involvement. The three-dimensional radionuclide study helps determine surgical candidacy and operative planning. Typical codes: CF261ZZ
A patient with recent blunt abdominal trauma is observed inpatient for persistent hypotension and declining hemoglobin with equivocal CT findings for splenic injury; a tomographic nuclear medicine scan introducing radiotracer is performed to assess splenic perfusion and identify functional laceration or active splenic bleeding that may not be clear on anatomic imaging. Typical codes: CF26YZZ

Related Codes

CF24-GALLBLADDER-TOMOGRAPHIC-IMAGING

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

CF25-LIVER-TOMOGRAPHIC-IMAGING

ICD-10-PCS Code For Liver: 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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Code Attributes

ICD-10-PCS Code For Liver And Spleen: 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 CF26?

What are the specific codes in the CF26 procedure group?

What is the section, body system, and operation attributes for CF26 codes?

When should CF26 codes be used in inpatient documentation?

How does accurate coding of CF26 affect reimbursement and records?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which procedures are included in the ICD-10-PCS code group CF26?

What are the specific codes in the CF26 procedure group?

What is the section, body system, and operation attributes for CF26 codes?

When should CF26 codes be used in inpatient documentation?

How does accurate coding of CF26 affect reimbursement and records?

References