T86.81
Non-billableComplications of lung transplant
T86.81 is the ICD-10-CM code for Complications of lung transplant. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as T86.810 for billing.
S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHA lung transplant removes a person's diseased lung and replaces it with a healthy one. The healthy lung comes from a donor who has died. Some people get one lung during a transplant. Other people get two. Lung transplants are used for people who are likely to die from lung disease within 1 to 2 years. Their conditions are so severe that other treatments, such as medicines or breathing devices, no longer work. Lung…
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Excludes1 — not coded here
- •complication of heart-lung transplant (T86.3-)
Frequently asked questions
- What is ICD-10 code T86.81?
- T86.81 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Complications of lung transplant". It falls under S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes.
- Is T86.81 a billable code?
- No — T86.81 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as T86.810) for billing.
- What are the subcodes of T86.81?
- T86.81 has 5 more specific child codes, including T86.810, T86.811, T86.812.
- What is excluded from T86.81?
- Excludes1 (not coded here): complication of heart-lung transplant (T86.3-).
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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