Z94.6: Bone transplant status
Z94.6, bone transplant status, is listed as a covered diagnosis in 5 Medicare billing and coding articles that apply to 5 HCPCS Level II codes, including U0002 (2019-ncov coronavirus, sars-cov-2/2019-ncov (covid-19)…), U0001 (Cdc 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-ncov) real-time rt-pcr…), C8925 (Transesophageal echocardiography (tee) with contrast, or…). The articles come from 4 Medicare contractors. A listed diagnosis supports medical necessity only; coverage still depends on the LCD's criteria and on documentation in the medical record.
HCPCS Level II codes with Z94.6 as a covered diagnosis
| Code | Description | Medicare coverage | DMEPOS fee 2026 (state range) | Articles listing it |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U0002 | 2019-ncov coronavirus, sars-cov-2/2019-ncov (covid-19), any technique, multiple types or subtypes (includes all targets), non-cdc | Carrier judgment | — | 4 |
| U0001 | Cdc 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-ncov) real-time rt-pcr diagnostic panel | Carrier judgment | — | 4 |
| C8925 | Transesophageal echocardiography (tee) with contrast, or without contrast followed by with contrast, real time with image documentation (2d) (with or without m-mode recording); including probe placement, image acquisition, interpretation and report | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 1 |
| C8926 | Transesophageal echocardiography (tee) with contrast, or without contrast followed by with contrast, for congenital cardiac anomalies; including probe placement, image acquisition, interpretation and report | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 1 |
| C8927 | Transesophageal echocardiography (tee) with contrast, or without contrast followed by with contrast, for monitoring purposes, including probe placement, real time 2-dimensional image acquisition and interpretation leading to ongoing (continuous) assessment of (dynamically changing) cardiac pumping function and to therapeutic measures on an immediate time basis | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 1 |
Medicare policy articles listing Z94.6
- A56809: Billing and Coding: Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE) (CGS Administrators, LLC (MAC - Part A, MAC - Part B); 3 Level II codes). LCD with the same title: L33579, L34337, L35016
- A58710: Billing and Coding: MolDX: Molecular Syndromic Panels for Infectious Disease Pathogen Identification Testing (Palmetto GBA (MAC - Part A, MAC - Part B); 2 Level II codes). LCD with the same title: L38988, L39001, L39038, L39044
- A58720: Billing and Coding: MolDX: Molecular Syndromic Panels for Infectious Disease Pathogen Identification Testing (Noridian Healthcare Solutions, LLC (MAC - Part A, MAC - Part B); 2 Level II codes). LCD with the same title: L38988, L39001, L39038, L39044
- A58761: Billing and Coding: MolDX: Molecular Syndromic Panels for Infectious Disease Pathogen Identification Testing (WPS Insurance Corporation (MAC - Part A, MAC - Part B); 2 Level II codes). LCD with the same title: L38988, L39001, L39038, L39044
- A58747: Billing and Coding: MolDX: Molecular Syndromic Panels for Infectious Disease Pathogen Identification Testing (CGS Administrators, LLC (MAC - Part A, MAC - Part B); 2 Level II codes). LCD with the same title: L38988, L39001, L39038, L39044
A diagnosis listed as covered in a billing and coding article supports medical necessity for the article's codes; it does not guarantee payment. Coverage depends on the LCD's criteria, the contractor's jurisdiction and documentation in the medical record.
Other Z94 diagnoses (Transplanted organ and tissue status)
- Z94.0 — Kidney transplant status
- Z94.1 — Heart transplant status
- Z94.2 — Lung transplant status
- Z94.3 — Heart and lungs transplant status
- Z94.4 — Liver transplant status
- Z94.5 — Skin transplant status
- Z94.81 — Bone marrow transplant status
- Z94.82 — Intestine transplant status
- Z94.83 — Pancreas transplant status
- Z94.84 — Stem cells transplant status
- Z94.89 — Other transplanted organ and tissue status
Frequently asked questions
Does Medicare cover Z94.6 (Bone transplant status)?
Medicare covers items and services, not diagnoses. 5 Medicare billing and coding articles list Z94.6 as a covered diagnosis for 5 HCPCS Level II codes: the diagnosis can support medical necessity for those codes, but payment still depends on the LCD's coverage criteria and the medical record.
Which HCPCS codes can be billed with ICD-10 Z94.6?
The Level II codes from the policies most specific to this diagnosis are U0002 (2019-ncov coronavirus, sars-cov-2/2019-ncov (covid-19)…, 4 articles); U0001 (Cdc 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-ncov) real-time rt-pcr…, 4 articles); C8925 (Transesophageal echocardiography (tee) with contrast, or…, 1 article); C8926 (Transesophageal echocardiography (tee) with contrast, or…, 1 article); C8927 (Transesophageal echocardiography (tee) with contrast, or…, 1 article). Code choice depends on the item supplied; check each code's descriptor.
Which Medicare policy articles list Z94.6?
A56809 (Billing and Coding: Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE)); A58710 (Billing and Coding: MolDX: Molecular Syndromic Panels for Infectious Disease Pathogen Identification Testing); A58720 (Billing and Coding: MolDX: Molecular Syndromic Panels for Infectious Disease Pathogen Identification Testing), and 2 more articles.
What is ICD-10-CM code Z94.6?
Z94.6 is the ICD-10-CM code for bone transplant status, in category Z94 (Transplanted organ and tissue status), chapter 22: Factors influencing health status and contact with health services.
Next steps
- Run a reimbursement report for a device billed under U0002
- Watch U0002 for fee, coverage and descriptor changes
- Build a full Medicare revenue model for U0002
Sources: CMS Medicare Coverage Database billing and coding articles (covered ICD-10 code lists and HCPCS links); ICD-10-CM FY2026; CMS HCPCS Level II release October 2026; CMS DMEPOS fee schedule 2026 (non-rural state fees). Not billing or legal advice.
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