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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Heart Transplant

ICD-10 Coding for Heart Transplant

T86.21
Z94.1

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for heart transplant includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Cardiac Transplant
Heart Graft
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Heart Transplant

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Heart Transplant

Use ICD-10 code T86.21 for heart transplant rejection, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Heart transplant rejection

Billable Code
T86.21
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Biopsy confirms rejection
documentation:
  • • Documented decrease in cardiac function

Applicable To

  • • Acute rejection
  • • Chronic rejection

Important Notes

  • • Ensure rejection is confirmed through clinical documentation before coding.

Heart transplant status

Billable Code
Z94.1
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Status post heart transplant

Important Notes

  • • Do not use as a principal diagnosis in acute care settings.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

I50.9

Heart failure, unspecified

Use to specify heart failure affecting the transplanted heart.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for heart transplant status?

The ICD-10 code for heart transplant status is Z94.1, used for routine follow-up without complications.

How do you code heart transplant rejection?

Heart transplant rejection is coded as T86.21, requiring documentation of rejection through biopsy or clinical findings.

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