Other transplanted tissue infection

This code identifies an infection occurring in any transplanted tissue other than bone marrow, kidney, liver, heart, lung, or pancreas. It signifies a complication where the recipient's body has developed an infection within the implanted tissue, impacting its function or the patient's overall health.

Apply this code when documentation specifies an infection in a transplanted tissue not covered by more specific T86.xx codes. Examples include infections of transplanted skin grafts, corneal transplants, intestinal transplants, or vascular grafts. Ensure the infection is directly related to the transplanted tissue itself.

• Always seek documentation of the specific transplanted tissue and the infectious agent, if known, for more precise coding.
• Do not use this code for infections of transplanted organs that have their own dedicated T86.xx codes (e.g., kidney, heart, lung).
• Code the specific infection (e.g., bacterial, fungal) as an additional diagnosis, if identified, to provide a complete clinical picture.