Kidney transplant status

This code indicates that a patient has a functioning kidney transplant. It signifies a historical and ongoing medical condition where a patient has undergone a renal transplantation procedure and the transplanted organ is currently present. This status is distinct from the acute or chronic complications of the transplant itself.

Use this code for any encounter where a patient's history of a kidney transplant is relevant to their current care, regardless of the reason for the visit. This includes routine follow-up appointments, medication management for immunosuppression, or evaluation for unrelated conditions in a patient with a transplant. It should be assigned as a secondary diagnosis to provide a complete picture of the patient's medical history.

• Always assign this code as a secondary diagnosis, never as a primary diagnosis.
• Do not use this code for patients who are awaiting a kidney transplant or who have had a transplant removed.
• Consider additional codes for complications of the transplant (e.g., T86.1- for complications of kidney transplant) or for chronic kidney disease stages if applicable.