CPT code 32855 represents the preparation of a single donor lung for transplant, a discrete intraoperative service that precedes implantation. This code captures the technical and surgical steps necessary to ready a donor lung for transplantation and is relevant nationally given the critical role of lung transplantation in treating end-stage pulmonary disease. Proper coding supports accurate clinical documentation, quality measurement, and payment for transplant centers.

Key payers discussed include Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna Health, UnitedHealthcare, and Medicare. Readers will find context on where this procedure is typically performed (operating room/transplant surgical suite), how the code fits into the organ procurement and transplant service line, and which payers commonly cover transplant-related services. The analysis highlights billing benchmarks, common modifier usage where applicable, and clinical context surrounding donor lung preparation.

The publication provides practical reference material for billing teams, compliance staff, and clinical coders: an overview of the code definition, expected setting of service, payer coverage landscape, and indicators for documentation that support correct application of CPT code 32855. Data not available in the input is explicitly noted where applicable.