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CPT 47140: Donor Hepatectomy, Left Lateral Segments Only
CPT code 47140 represents a living donor hepatectomy in which the surgeon removes the second and third left lateral segments of the liver and preserves the graft in cold storage for later transplantation. This code captures a discrete, complex surgical step in the living-donor liver transplant pathway and is significant for transplant centers, payers, and surgical teams because it documents the donor operation separate from the recipient transplant.
Key payers in the national analysis include Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna Health, UnitedHealthcare, and Medicare. Readers will find a concise overview of the clinical context for CPT code 47140, how it fits into surgical care pathways for living-donor liver transplantation, and typical sites of service. The publication also provides benchmarking and reimbursement context where available, common modifier usage, and implications for billing workflows and claims adjudication.
The report is intended for billing managers, transplant program administrators, and policy analysts seeking a clear, national-level reference for coding and administrative handling of donor hepatectomy cases.
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Billing Code Overview
CPT code 47140 describes a donor hepatectomy performed on a living donor in which the provider surgically resects the second and third left lateral liver segments only. The resected liver tissue is placed in cold preservation for subsequent transplantation into a recipient in a separate procedure.
Service Type: Surgical — Living Donor Hepatectomy (liver resection)
Typical Site of Service: Hospital operating room with transplant services and associated perioperative care