32854 Lung transplant with bypass
Also known as: double lung transplant with bypass, bilateral lung transplant with CPB, DLTx variant
Double lung transplantation with cardiopulmonary bypass support, alternative code for specific donor-recipient scenarios. Surgical placement of bilateral lungs using extracorporeal circulation.
Clinical Context
Used for double lung recipients requiring hemodynamic support due to pulmonary hypertension, right heart failure, or hemodynamic instability during transplantation.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 87.75 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 24.82 |
| Malpractice RVU | 22.00 |
| Total RVU | 134.57 |
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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