BF0 Plain Radiography - Hepatobiliary System and Pancreas ICD-10-PCS
The BF0 code range contains 10 ICD-10-PCS codes for Plain Radiography procedures on the hepatobiliary system and pancreas. 9 of the codes are billable and valid for inpatient claim submission in fiscal year 2026.
Root Operation Definition
Plain Radiography: Planar display of an image developed from the capture of external ionizing radiation on photographic or photoconductive plate.
Codes in the BF0 Range 10 codes · 9 billable
- BF0 Imaging, Hepatobiliary System and Pancreas, Plain RadiographyNon-billable header
- BF000ZZ Plain Radiography of Bile Ducts using High Osmolar Contrast
- BF001ZZ Plain Radiography of Bile Ducts using Low Osmolar Contrast
- BF00YZZ Plain Radiography of Bile Ducts using Other Contrast
- BF030ZZ Plain Radiography of Gallbladder and Bile Ducts using High Osmolar Contrast
- BF031ZZ Plain Radiography of Gallbladder and Bile Ducts using Low Osmolar Contrast
- BF03YZZ Plain Radiography of Gallbladder and Bile Ducts using Other Contrast
- BF0C0ZZ Plain Radiography of Hepatobiliary System, All using High Osmolar Contrast
- BF0C1ZZ Plain Radiography of Hepatobiliary System, All using Low Osmolar Contrast
- BF0CYZZ Plain Radiography of Hepatobiliary System, All using Other Contrast
About the BF0 Code Range
The ICD-10-PCS root operation Plain Radiography (BF0) refers to imaging techniques that capture X-ray images of body parts without using complex imaging technology. This operation is classified under the Imaging section and is specifically applied to visualize structures in the hepatobiliary system and pancreas.
In clinical practice, Plain Radiography is used to examine the bile ducts, gallbladder, and the entire hepatobiliary system. The provided codes demonstrate how this imaging can be carried out using different types of contrast media such as high osmolar contrast (e.g., BF000ZZ for bile ducts), low osmolar contrast (e.g., BF001ZZ), or other contrast agents (e.g., BF00YZZ). These variations allow precise documentation based on the contrast used and the specific hepatobiliary structures being imaged, ensuring accurate procedural coding and reporting within this body system.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the BF0 range?
Of the 10 codes in this range, 9 are billable and valid for inpatient claim submission from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. Table header codes group them but cannot be reported on claims.
What does the BF0 range classify?
The range classifies Plain Radiography procedures, planar display of an image developed from the capture of external ionizing radiation on photographic or photoconductive plate, performed on the hepatobiliary system and pancreas. Each code adds the body part, approach, device, and qualifier in characters four through seven, and links to its own reference page.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-PCS order file and code tables, effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
