Lung replaced by transplant

This code signifies that a patient's native lung has been surgically replaced with a donor lung. It indicates the presence of a transplanted lung, regardless of the transplant's success or current function.

Apply this code to patients who have undergone a lung transplant procedure. It is used to document the historical fact of the transplant, even if the patient is presenting for unrelated conditions or for follow-up care post-transplant.

• This code is for the presence of the transplant, not for complications or rejection.
• Always sequence this code after the primary reason for the encounter, if applicable.
• Do not use this code for patients awaiting a transplant or for those who have had a partial lung resection.