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

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group XFJB includes procedures performed to inspect ducts and related structures in the hepatobiliary system and pancreas. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when endoscopic inspection of the hepatobiliary duct is performed to evaluate anatomy or pathology. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS XFJB group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Hepatobiliary Duct Inspection Procedure Overview

This procedure group includes inspection procedures of the hepatobiliary duct using endoscopic visualization tools within the hepatobiliary system and pancreas. The procedures involve visually and/or manually exploring the hepatobiliary duct to assess anatomy, inspect for strictures, obstruction, stones, or lesions, and to guide further therapy. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding matters for inpatient reimbursement because it captures the procedure performed and supports appropriate case mix assignment and payment.

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
X	Section	New Technology
F	Body System	Hepatobiliary System and Pancreas
J	Operation	Inspection
B	Body Part	Hepatobiliary Duct

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Hepatobiliary Duct Inspection Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
X	Section	New Technology
F	Body System	Hepatobiliary System and Pancreas
J	Operation	Inspection
B	Body Part	Hepatobiliary Duct

When to Use

Use a code from this group when an endoscopic inspection of the hepatobiliary duct is performed during an inpatient encounter to evaluate for stones, strictures, obstruction, or other pathology. Select these codes when the documented operation is inspection and the body part is the hepatobiliary duct as defined in the verified code attributes.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

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ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
XFJB8A7	Inspection of Hepatobiliary Duct using Single-use Duodenoscope, New Technology Group 7

Typical Clinical Scenarios

A middle-aged patient is admitted with acute obstructive jaundice and rising bilirubin after recent onset of severe right upper quadrant pain and cholestatic liver tests; imaging suggests a suspected common hepatic duct stone or stricture causing biliary obstruction, so inpatient endoscopic inspection of the hepatobiliary duct using a single-use duodenoscope is performed to evaluate the ductal anatomy and identify obstructing lesions that may require immediate therapy. Typical codes: XFJB8A7
An older adult with a history of primary sclerosing cholangitis is admitted for planned inpatient evaluation after progressive pruritus and cholestasis on laboratory testing; during the elective inpatient stay, direct endoscopic inspection of the hepatobiliary duct with a single-use duodenoscope is done to surveil for strictures or neoplastic changes and to guide potential sampling or future interventions. Typical codes: XFJB8A7
A patient develops fever and right upper quadrant tenderness following recent biliary instrumentation and is admitted for suspected ascending cholangitis; after stabilization, an urgent endoscopic inspection of the hepatobiliary duct using a single-use duodenoscope is undertaken to visualize suspected ductal obstruction or retained stones contributing to the infectious complication. Typical codes: XFJB8A7

Related Codes

XFJD-PANCREATIC-DUCT-INSPECTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Pancreatic Duct: 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

1 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
XFJB8A7	Inspection of Hepatobiliary Duct using Single-use Duodenoscope, New Technology Group 7

Typical Clinical Scenarios

A middle-aged patient is admitted with acute obstructive jaundice and rising bilirubin after recent onset of severe right upper quadrant pain and cholestatic liver tests; imaging suggests a suspected common hepatic duct stone or stricture causing biliary obstruction, so inpatient endoscopic inspection of the hepatobiliary duct using a single-use duodenoscope is performed to evaluate the ductal anatomy and identify obstructing lesions that may require immediate therapy. Typical codes: XFJB8A7
An older adult with a history of primary sclerosing cholangitis is admitted for planned inpatient evaluation after progressive pruritus and cholestasis on laboratory testing; during the elective inpatient stay, direct endoscopic inspection of the hepatobiliary duct with a single-use duodenoscope is done to surveil for strictures or neoplastic changes and to guide potential sampling or future interventions. Typical codes: XFJB8A7
A patient develops fever and right upper quadrant tenderness following recent biliary instrumentation and is admitted for suspected ascending cholangitis; after stabilization, an urgent endoscopic inspection of the hepatobiliary duct using a single-use duodenoscope is undertaken to visualize suspected ductal obstruction or retained stones contributing to the infectious complication. Typical codes: XFJB8A7

Related Codes

XFJD-PANCREATIC-DUCT-INSPECTION

ICD-10-PCS Code For Pancreatic Duct: 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

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Hepatobiliary Duct Inspection Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which ICD-10-PCS section and operation describe the hepatobiliary duct inspection in this group?

What does the `XFJB8A7` code represent?

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

What clinical purposes do the inspection procedures in the XFJB group serve?

Why is accurate coding within the XFJB group important for reimbursement?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which ICD-10-PCS section and operation describe the hepatobiliary duct inspection in this group?

What does the `XFJB8A7` code represent?

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

What clinical purposes do the inspection procedures in the XFJB group serve?

Why is accurate coding within the XFJB group important for reimbursement?

References