Awaiting organ transplant status

This code indicates that a patient is currently listed on an organ transplant waiting list. It signifies that the patient has been evaluated and deemed a suitable candidate for an organ transplant and is awaiting the availability of a donor organ. This status reflects a critical stage in the patient's treatment plan for end-stage organ failure.

Use this code for patients who have been officially placed on a national or regional organ transplant registry. It is appropriate for documenting the patient's current medical status while they are actively awaiting a transplant procedure. This code should be assigned as a secondary diagnosis when the primary diagnosis is the underlying condition necessitating the transplant.

• Always sequence the primary diagnosis (e.g., end-stage renal disease, cirrhosis of liver) first, followed by this code.
• Do not use this code for patients who are merely being evaluated for transplant or who have already received a transplant.
• Ensure documentation clearly states the patient is "awaiting" or "on the waiting list for" an organ transplant.