XF5 Destruction - Hepatobiliary System and Pancreas ICD-10-PCS
The XF5 code range contains 4 ICD-10-PCS codes for Destruction procedures on the hepatobiliary system and pancreas. 3 of the codes are billable and valid for inpatient claim submission in fiscal year 2026.
Root Operation Definition
Destruction: Physical eradication of all or a portion of a body part by the direct use of energy,force, or a destructive agent.
Codes in the XF5 Range 4 codes · 3 billable
- XF5 New Technology, Hepatobiliary System and Pancreas, DestructionNon-billable header
- XF50X08 Destruction of Liver using Ultrasound-guided Cavitation, External Approach, New Technology Group 8
- XF51X08 Destruction of Right Lobe Liver using Ultrasound-guided Cavitation, External Approach, New Technology Group 8
- XF52X08 Destruction of Left Lobe Liver using Ultrasound-guided Cavitation, External Approach, New Technology Group 8
About the XF5 Code Range
The ICD-10-PCS root operation Destruction (code XF5) refers to the deliberate elimination of all or part of a body part through methods intended to destroy tissue. In the New Technology classification, this operation applies advanced techniques to target specific anatomical areas.
Specifically, in the Hepatobiliary System and Pancreas, Destruction can be performed using innovative methods like Ultrasound-guided Cavitation via an External Approach. Examples include destroying the entire Liver (XF50X08), or selectively targeting the Right (XF51X08) or Left Lobe of the Liver (XF52X08). These codes represent procedures where focused energy is used to non-invasively destroy liver tissue as part of new technological treatments. Proper coding with these Destruction codes ensures precise representation of advanced therapeutic interventions in the hepatobiliary area.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the XF5 range?
Of the 4 codes in this range, 3 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 XF5 range classify?
The range classifies Destruction procedures, physical eradication of all or a portion of a body part by the direct use of energy,force, or a destructive agent, 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.
