Intestine transplant infection

This code signifies an infection occurring in a patient who has undergone an intestine transplant. It indicates that the transplanted organ itself or the surrounding tissues have become infected following the surgical procedure.

Apply this code when documentation clearly states an infection related to an intestinal allograft. This includes infections such as enteritis, peritonitis, or abscesses specifically attributed to the transplanted intestine.

• Always sequence this code after the primary diagnosis for the specific infection (e.g., bacterial enteritis).
• Ensure documentation specifies the infection is directly related to the transplanted intestine, not a general post-operative infection.
• Do not use for rejection of the transplanted intestine without evidence of infection.