Z52
Non-billableDonors of organs and tissues
Donors of organs and tissues
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Includes
Conditions included under this code
- autologous and other living donors
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
- cadaveric donor - omit code
- •examination of potential donorZ00.5
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
Child Codes (9)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(5)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for donors of organs and tissues?
The ICD-10-CM code for donors of organs and tissues is Z52. The full clinical description is "Donors of organs and tissues". Z52 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code Z52 mean?
ICD-10-CM code Z52 represents “Donors of organs and tissues”. It is classified under Chapter 22: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact With Health Services and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is Z52 a billable code?
No, Z52 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 9 child codes under Z52.
What chapter is Z52 in?
Z52 is in Chapter 22: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact With Health Services (codes Z00-Z99).
What codes cannot be used with Z52?
Z52 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: cadaveric donor - omit code; examination of potential donor (Z00.5).
What are the subcategories under Z52?
Z52 has 9 child codes, including: Z52.0 (Blood donor), Z52.1 (Skin donor), Z52.2 (Bone donor), Z52.3 (Bone marrow donor), and 5 more.
What are the UMLS CUIs for Z52?
Z52 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C0496676, C4290518. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does Z52 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like donors of organs and tissues affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of Z52?
Z52 maps to the ICD-11 code: QB2Z (Donors of organs or tissues, unspecified).
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