Organ Transplant

Effective October 1, 2004, two new V codes have been created related to organ transplants. One is a status code for patients awaiting organ transplants (V49.83). The other code is for aftercare following organ transplant (V58.44). Code V58.44 is intended for patients who receive an organ transplant and are seen on a routine basis to assess the functioning of the new organ. Please note that an additional transplant status code (V42.0-V42.9) may be used with code V58.44 to provide additional information regarding the specific organ transplanted. V49.8 Other specified conditions influencing health...

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Article Overview

This article covers ICD-9-CM V codes related to organ transplant status and aftercare. It is intended for coding and reimbursement professionals who need to recognize the relevant status categories, understand the post-transplant follow-up context, and see how the article groups the related code family and time-based update.

Why This Topic Matters

Organ transplant cases often involve ongoing status and aftercare reporting, so understanding the relevant V code family helps coding staff align documentation with the appropriate encounter context and related transplant information.

Article Sections

  1. October 1, 2004 update

    Introduces the code update timeframe and the overall topic of transplant-related V codes.

  2. Status and aftercare coding

    Covers the transplant-related status and aftercare concepts discussed in the article, including the related code family and follow-up context.

  3. Use additional code guidance

    Describes the article’s general guidance about capturing additional information related to the transplanted organ.

What You Will Learn

  • The transplant-related ICD-9-CM V code categories addressed in the article
  • How the article groups status and aftercare concepts for organ transplant encounters
  • What general supporting information is referenced for transplant-related coding
  • The update context associated with these V codes

Who Should Read This

  • Medical coders
  • Coding auditors
  • Reimbursement specialists
  • Health information management professionals

Codes Discussed

  • ICD-9-CM: V49.83
  • ICD-9-CM: V58.44
  • ICD-9-CM: V49.8
  • ICD-9-CM: V58
  • ICD-9-CM: V58.4

Code Ranges Discussed

  • ICD-9-CM: V42.0-V42.9

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