CPT Codes For Heart/Lung Transplantation Procedures

Below is a list summarizing the CPT codes for heart/lung transplantation procedures.

CPT Code 33927

CPT 33927 describes the implantation of a total replacement heart system (artificial heart) with recipient cardiectomy.

CPT Code 33928

CPT 33928 describes removing and replacing a total replacement heart system (artificial heart).

CPT Code 33930

CPT 33930 describes a donor cardiectomy-pneumonectomy, including cold preservation.

CPT Code 33933

CPT 33933 describes the standard backbench preparation of a cadaver donor heart/lung allograft before transplantation, including the dissection of the allograft from surrounding soft tissues to prepare the aorta, superior vena cava, inferior vena cava, and trachea for implantation.

CPT Code 33935

CPT 33935 describes a heart-lung transplant with recipient cardiectomy-pneumonectomy.

CPT Code 33940

CPT 33940 describes donor cardiectomy, including cold preservation.

CPT Code 33944

CPT 33944 describes the standard backbench preparation of a cadaver donor heart allograft before transplantation, including the dissection of the allograft from surrounding soft tissues to prepare the aorta, superior vena cava, inferior vena cava, pulmonary artery, and left atrium for implantation.

CPT Code 33945

CPT 33945 describes a heart transplant, with or without recipient cardiectomy.

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How To Use CPT Code 87086

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How To Use CPT Code 49400

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