AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS - 2023 Issue 2; Ask the Editor

Preparation of Donor Organ Before Transplantation

A patient with end-stage systolic heart failure secondary to chemotherapy and radiation therapy, non-ischemic dilated cardiomyopathy, and a history of cardiogenic shock requiring percutaneous LVAD support underwent orthotopic heart transplant. Prior to transplantation, the donor heart was prepared, which included primary closure of an atrial septal defect (ASD). The left atrial appendage was also oversewn with 4-0 Prolene® as this had been used as a vent during the procurement procedure. Would it be appropriate to separately report procedures performed on a donor organ prior to transplantation surgery? ...

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