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0894T Cannulation liver allograft

Category III

Also known as: liver cannulation, allograft vascular access

Cannulation of liver allograft vessels. Surgical vascular access establishment in transplanted liver.

In Plain Language

Creating blood vessel access in transplanted liver; Liver vessel cannulation

Clinical Context

Used for establishment of vascular cannulation in liver allograft during transplant surgery or perfusion techniques.

RVU Information

CPT 0894T does not have a physician work RVU assigned by CMS. Category III codes for emerging technology do not receive RVU assignments. Reimbursement is negotiated with individual payers.

Billing & Documentation

Category III codes are temporary codes for emerging technology, services, and procedures. They are not assigned RVU values by CMS. Coverage and reimbursement vary by payer — check with individual insurers before billing. These codes sunset after 5 years if not converted to Category I.

Specialties

Transplantation SurgeryHepatic Surgery

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CPT code 0894T?

CPT 0894T (Cannulation liver allograft) is a Category III code. Cannulation of liver allograft vessels. Surgical vascular access establishment in transplanted liver.

Is 0894T a permanent CPT code?

No — 0894T is a Category III temporary code for emerging technology. It may be converted to a permanent Category I code if widely adopted. Category III codes expire after 5 years without renewal.

When is CPT 0894T used?

Used for establishment of vascular cannulation in liver allograft during transplant surgery or perfusion techniques.

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