T86.49

Billable

Other complications of liver transplant

HCC Category Mapping

V28HCC 62 — Liver Transplant Status/Complications

0.482

V24HCC 186 — Major Organ Transplant or Replacement Status

0.910

ESRDHCC 186 — Major Organ Transplant or Replacement Status

0.000

RxHCCHCC 396 — Allograft Complications

0.000

What This Code Means

A complication of liver transplant that is not rejection, failure, or infection, such as bile duct stricture, vascular complications, or other issues.

Coding Tips

•Use this code for specific documented complications that don't fit rejection, failure, or infection categories
•Provide clear documentation of the complication type (e.g., anastomotic stricture, hepatic artery thrombosis)

Clinical Significance

This captures other specific liver transplant complications not covered by rejection, failure, or infection, including vascular complications, biliary strictures, or drug toxicity that significantly impact graft function. These complications often require specialized interventions such as endoscopic procedures, interventional radiology, or surgical revision to preserve graft function.

Documentation Requirements

✓History of liver transplant with transplant date
✓Specific type of complication (vascular, biliary, drug-related)
✓Clinical presentation and diagnostic findings
✓Relationship to transplant procedure or medications
✓Specialized diagnostic studies and interventions
✓Impact on liver function and patient status
✓Multidisciplinary team involvement and procedures
✓Response to interventions and clinical outcomes

Commonly Confused Codes

T86.40 — Unspecified liver transplant complication (when specific type documented)T86.41-T86.43 — Specific complications of rejection, failure, or infection K83.1 — Obstruction of bile duct (post-surgical vs transplant-specific)T81.89 — Other complications of procedures (general vs transplant-specific)Z94.4 — Liver transplant status (routine follow-up vs complication)

Code Hierarchy

└T86Complications of transplanted organs and tissue └T86.4Complications of liver transplant └T86.49Other complications of liver transplant

└T86.49Other complications of liver transplant