Heart and lungs transplant status

This code indicates that a patient has previously undergone a combined heart and lung transplantation. It signifies the presence of transplanted organs (both heart and lungs) within the patient's body, regardless of the success or current function of the grafts.

This code should be used for patients who have a history of receiving a heart-lung transplant. It is appropriate for follow-up visits, medication management related to transplantation, or when the transplant status is relevant to the patient's current medical care.

• Always sequence this code after the primary reason for the encounter.
• Do not use this code for patients who have received a heart transplant only or a lung transplant only; specific codes exist for those situations.
• Consider additional codes for any complications, rejections, or long-term effects related to the heart and lung transplant.