32850 Donor pneumonectomy
Also known as: lung procurement, donor pneumonectomy, donor lung harvest
Donor lung pneumonectomy, the surgical removal of an entire lung from a deceased or living donor for lung transplantation. Includes procurement of the lung with preservation of vital structures.
In Plain Language
surgical removal of donor lung for transplant
Clinical Context
Performed on organ donors to procure lung tissue for transplantation. Involves careful dissection to preserve pulmonary vessels and airways for recipient implantation.
RVU Information
CPT 32850 does not have a physician work RVU assigned by CMS. Reimbursement for this code is determined by payer-specific fee schedules.
Billing & Documentation
As a surgical CPT code, proper documentation must include the operative report detailing the procedure performed, patient positioning, approach, findings, and any complications. Ensure the diagnosis code (ICD-10) supports medical necessity for the procedure.
How This Code Compares
This code has a work RVU of 0.00, meaning it does not have a physician work component assigned by CMS. In the Surgery category, 3% of codes share this characteristic.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 32850?
CPT 32850 (Donor pneumonectomy) is a Surgery code. Donor lung pneumonectomy, the surgical removal of an entire lung from a deceased or living donor for lung transplantation. Includes procurement of the lung with preservation of vital structures.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 32850?
The work RVU for CPT 32850 is 0.00. This code is primarily used by Thoracic Surgery, Transplant Surgery, Cardiothoracic Surgery.
When is CPT 32850 used?
Performed on organ donors to procure lung tissue for transplantation. Involves careful dissection to preserve pulmonary vessels and airways for recipient implantation.
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