Donors of organs and tissues (Z52) ICD-10-CM
The Z52 code range covers donors of organs and tissues with 35 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes. 26 of them are billable and valid for claim submission in fiscal year 2026, and the category headers group them but cannot themselves be billed.
Includes
This note appears immediately under a three character code title to further define, or give examples of, the content of the category.
- autologous and other living donors
Type 1 Excludes
A type 1 excludes note is a pure excludes note. It means "NOT CODED HERE!" An Excludes1 note indicates that the code excluded should never be used at the same time as the code above the Excludes1 note. An Excludes1 is used when two conditions cannot occur together, such as a congenital form versus an acquired form of the same condition.
- cadaveric donor - omit code
- examination of potential donor Z00.5
Codes in the Z52 Range 35 codes · 26 billable
- Z52 Donors of organs and tissuesNon-billable
- Z52.0 Blood donorNon-billable
- Z52.00 Unspecified blood donorNon-billable
- Z52.000 Unspecified donor, whole blood
- Z52.001 Unspecified donor, stem cells
- Z52.008 Unspecified donor, other blood
- Z52.01 Autologous blood donorNon-billable
- Z52.010 Autologous donor, whole blood
- Z52.011 Autologous donor, stem cells
- Z52.018 Autologous donor, other blood
- Z52.09 Other blood donorNon-billable
- Z52.090 Other blood donor, whole blood
- Z52.091 Other blood donor, stem cells
- Z52.098 Other blood donor, other blood
- Z52.1 Skin donorNon-billable
- Z52.10 Skin donor, unspecified
- Z52.11 Skin donor, autologous
- Z52.19 Skin donor, other
- Z52.2 Bone donorNon-billable
- Z52.20 Bone donor, unspecified
- Z52.21 Bone donor, autologous
- Z52.29 Bone donor, other
- Z52.3 Bone marrow donor
- Z52.4 Kidney donor
- Z52.5 Cornea donor
- Z52.6 Liver donor
- Z52.8 Donor of other specified organs or tissuesNon-billable
- Z52.81 Egg (Oocyte) donorNon-billable
- Z52.810 Egg (Oocyte) donor under age 35, anonymous recipient
- Z52.811 Egg (Oocyte) donor under age 35, designated recipient
- Z52.812 Egg (Oocyte) donor age 35 and over, anonymous recipient
- Z52.813 Egg (Oocyte) donor age 35 and over, designated recipient
- Z52.819 Egg (Oocyte) donor, unspecified
- Z52.89 Donor of other specified organs or tissues
- Z52.9 Donor of unspecified organ or tissue
About the Z52 Code Range
The ICD-10 code section Z52 is used to identify individuals who are donors of organs and tissues, specifying the type of donation such as blood, skin, bone, kidney, or reproductive cells. This section helps clinicians and coders accurately record donor status in medical records and billing.
This code group includes detailed subcodes like Z52.0 for blood donors, further categorized into unspecified (Z52.00) and autologous donors (Z52.01), covering whole blood, stem cells, or other blood components. For instance, terms like "History of whole blood donation" relate directly to these codes. Skin donors are coded under Z52.1, including unspecified and autologous skin donation, which covers conditions like delayed healing or infection of the donor site. Bone donors use Z52.2 and bone marrow donors Z52.3, while kidney and liver donors have their respective codes Z52.4 and Z52.6, highlighting statuses such as postoperative renal impairment following donor nephrectomy.
The section also covers egg (oocyte) donors under Z52.81, differentiating by age and recipient type, helping track reproductive tissue donations. Lastly, Z52.8 and Z52.9 cover donors of other or unspecified organs and tissues, supporting documentation of histories like "History of organ donation" or "History of harvesting stem cells for allotransplant." These codes are critical for accurately capturing donor information in healthcare records using the ICD-10 code for donors of organs and tissues.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the Z52 range?
Of the 35 codes in this range, 26 are billable and valid for claim submission from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. Category header codes group them but cannot be reported on claims.
What does the Z52 range classify?
The range classifies donors of organs and tissues. Each code links to its own reference page with billing status, MS-DRG grouping, coding notes, and clinical information.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM Tabular List and order file, effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
