CF1 Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging - Hepatobiliary System and Pancreas ICD-10-PCS
The CF1 code range contains 10 ICD-10-PCS codes for Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging 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
Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging: Introduction of radioactive materials into the body for single plane display of images developed from the capture of radioactive emissions.
Codes in the CF1 Range 10 codes · 9 billable
- CF1 Nuclear Medicine, Hepatobiliary System and Pancreas, Planar Nuclear Medicine ImagingNon-billable header
- CF141ZZ Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Gallbladder using Technetium 99m (Tc-99m)
- CF14YZZ Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Gallbladder using Other Radionuclide
- CF151ZZ Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Liver using Technetium 99m (Tc-99m)
- CF15YZZ Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Liver using Other Radionuclide
- CF161ZZ Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Liver and Spleen using Technetium 99m (Tc-99m)
- CF16YZZ Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Liver and Spleen using Other Radionuclide
- 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
- CF1YYZZ Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging of Hepatobiliary System and Pancreas using Other Radionuclide
About the CF1 Code Range
The ICD-10-PCS root operation Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging (CF1) involves creating two-dimensional images of specific body parts using radionuclide tracers. This procedure is categorized within the Nuclear Medicine classification and provides functional visualization for diagnostic purposes.
This operation enables detailed imaging of the Hepatobiliary System and Pancreas by detecting radioactive substances introduced into the body. For example, planar imaging of the Gallbladder can be performed using Technetium 99m (Tc-99m) (code CF141ZZ) or other radionuclides (code CF14YZZ). Similarly, the Liver and combined Liver and Spleen can be imaged with either Tc-99m (codes CF151ZZ, CF161ZZ) or other radionuclides (codes CF15YZZ, CF16YZZ). Broader imaging encompassing the entire Hepatobiliary System also uses these radionuclides (codes CF1C1ZZ, CF1CYZZ, CF1YYZZ). Using these precise planar nuclear medicine imaging codes ensures accurate reporting of functional diagnostic studies within nuclear medicine.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the CF1 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 CF1 range classify?
The range classifies Planar Nuclear Medicine Imaging procedures, introduction of radioactive materials into the body for single plane display of images developed from the capture of radioactive emissions, 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.
