Bone transplant status

This code indicates that a patient has previously undergone a bone transplant procedure. It signifies the presence of a bone graft, whether autologous, allogeneic, or xenogeneic, that has been surgically implanted. This status is relevant for ongoing patient management and potential complications related to the graft.

Use this code when documenting a patient's history of a bone graft, regardless of the reason for the original transplant (e.g., fracture nonunion, tumor resection, spinal fusion). It is appropriate for follow-up visits, subsequent procedures, or when the presence of the graft is pertinent to the current encounter.

• Always assign this code as a secondary diagnosis to indicate a historical condition.
• Do not use this code for the encounter where the bone transplant was performed; instead, code the procedure and the underlying condition.
• Consider additional codes for any complications related to the bone graft, such as infection, rejection, or nonunion.