2025 ICD-10-CM code Z94.1
Heart transplant status.
This code is used to track patients who have received a heart transplant, which is a medically necessary procedure for patients with end-stage heart failure. Regular monitoring of heart transplant patients is essential for early detection and management of any complications, such as rejection or infection.
The physician is responsible to assess the transplanted heart and follow up with the patient for regular checkups. The status of the transplanted heart must be monitored to make sure that the organ is functioning properly and that there are no signs of rejection or infection.
In simple words: This code indicates that the patient has received a heart transplant.
Heart transplant status
Example 1: A patient who received a heart transplant 5 years ago presents to their cardiologist for a routine follow-up appointment. The patient reports that they have been diligent in following medical advice regarding diet, medication, and exercise., A patient presents to their transplant coordinator after they have been notified that there is a compatible heart available for transplantation. The heart transplant is performed and the patient is closely monitored postoperatively for any complications or signs of rejection., A patient with a history of heart transplant presents to the emergency department reporting severe shortness of breath, weakness, and chest pain. Diagnostic testing reveals significant heart failure. The patient is admitted for medical management of heart failure.
Documentation should include the date of the transplant, the type of transplant, and any complications that have arisen since the transplant. Any current medications, treatments, or therapies should also be documented.
** Excludes1: artificial heart status (Z95.812), heart-valve replacement status (Z95.2-Z95.4). This code includes organ or tissue replaced by transplant. Excludes2: Complications of transplanted organ or tissue, presence of vascular grafts.
- Specialties:Cardiology, Cardiovascular Surgery, Transplant Surgery
- Place of Service:Inpatient Hospital, On Campus-Outpatient Hospital, Office, Clinic