32852 Lung transplant with bypass
Also known as: double lung transplant with bypass, bilateral lung transplant with CPB, DLTx with bypass
Double lung transplantation with cardiopulmonary bypass support. Surgical placement of two donor lungs into a recipient with end-stage pulmonary disease using extracorporeal circulation.
Clinical Context
Performed in critically ill transplant candidates requiring hemodynamic support during the procedure or in those with complex anatomy. Provides better long-term outcomes than single lung.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 63.86 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 20.44 |
| Malpractice RVU | 15.33 |
| Total RVU | 99.63 |
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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