T86.2
Non-Billable

Complications of heart transplant

Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code

What is Complications of heart transplant?

ICD-10-CM T86.2 is the diagnosis code for Complications of heart transplant. This code falls under the section "Complications of surgical and medical care, not elsewhere classified" within Chapter 19 — Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88). It is a non-billable/non-specific ICD-10-CM code that should not be used for reimbursement. A more specific sub-code is required for billing. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.

⛔ Excludes1

Coding Guidelines for T86.2

⛔ Type 1 Excludes (Never code together)

The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as T86.2. They are mutually exclusive:

  • complication of:
  • artificial heart device (T82.5-)
  • heart-lung transplant (T86.3-)

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where T86.2 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

Sub-Codes 5 entries
T86.20Unspecified complication of heart transplantBillableT86.21Heart transplant rejectionBillableT86.22Heart transplant failureBillableT86.23Heart transplant infectionBillableT86.29Other complications of heart transplantNon-BillableT86.290Cardiac allograft vasculopathyBillableT86.298Other complications of heart transplantBillable
Related Codes

Frequently Asked Questions

Is T86.2 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

No, T86.2 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.

What does T86.2 mean?

T86.2 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Complications of heart transplant". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What is the parent code of T86.2?

The parent code of T86.2 is T86 ("Complications of transplanted organs and tissue"). T86.2 provides a more specific classification within this category.

What section is T86.2 in?

T86.2 is located in Section T80-T88 — "Complications of surgical and medical care, not elsewhere classified" within Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

What are the sub-codes of T86.2?

T86.2 has 5 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: T86.20, T86.21, T86.22, T86.23, T86.29.

When should I use T86.2?

Use T86.2 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Complications of heart transplant" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.

People Also Ask

What is the ICD-10 code for Complications of heart transplant?

The ICD-10-CM code for Complications of heart transplant is T86.2.

Can T86.2 be used for primary diagnosis?

No, T86.2 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.

What chapter is T86.2 in?

T86.2 is in Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

What conditions are excluded from T86.2?

Type 1 Excludes for T86.2 include: complication of:; artificial heart device (T82.5-); heart-lung transplant (T86.3-).

Is T86.2 valid for 2026?

Yes, T86.2 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.

See Also

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Code Details
T86.2
Complications of heart transplant
Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
19 — Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
T80-T88 — Complications of surgical and medical care, not elsewhere classified
2026 ICD-10-CM