32851 Lung transplant single
Also known as: single lung transplant, unilateral lung transplant, SLTx
Single lung transplantation, the surgical placement of one donor lung into a recipient with end-stage pulmonary disease. Includes anastomosis of pulmonary vessels and airways.
Clinical Context
Performed in patients with end-stage pulmonary fibrosis, emphysema, or cystic fibrosis who fail medical management. Single lung recipients have longer transplant survival than double lung.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 58.15 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 18.51 |
| Malpractice RVU | 14.61 |
| Total RVU | 91.27 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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