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T86.811

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Lung transplant failure

HCC Category Mapping

V28HCC 276Lung Transplant Status/Complications
0.193
V24HCC 186Major Organ Transplant or Replacement Status
0.910
ESRDHCC 186Major Organ Transplant or Replacement Status
0.000
RxHCCHCC 396Allograft Complications
0.000

What This Code Means

The transplanted lung stops functioning properly or fails to work as expected after transplantation.

Coding Tips

  • Differentiate between primary graft failure (occurs immediately) and secondary graft failure (occurs later)
  • Document the clinical evidence of lung failure such as decreased function, need for re-transplant, or mechanical support

Clinical Significance

Lung transplant failure indicates severe graft dysfunction regardless of cause, representing a life-threatening condition requiring intensive management and possible retransplantation consideration. This diagnosis carries significant mortality risk and healthcare resource utilization implications.

Documentation Requirements

  • Documentation of previous lung transplant with procedure date
  • Evidence of graft failure (pulmonary function tests, imaging studies, biopsy)
  • Clinical manifestations of failure (severe dyspnea, hypoxemia, respiratory failure)
  • Exclusion or identification of reversible causes
  • Arterial blood gas results demonstrating respiratory compromise
  • Chest imaging showing graft dysfunction
  • Provider assessment confirming transplant failure
  • Current management plan including consideration for retransplantation

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