Z52
Non-billableDonors of organs and tissues
Z52 is the ICD-10-CM code for Donors of organs and tissues. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as Z52.0 for billing.
- Status
- Header (non-billable)
- Chapter
- Z00-Z99
- Subcodes
- 9
- Edition
- FY2026
Z00-Z99 Factors influencing health status and contact with health services
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHOrgan donation takes healthy organs and tissues from one person for transplantation into another. Experts say that the organs from one donor can save or help as many as 50 people. Organs you can donate include: Internal organs: Kidneys, heart, liver, pancreas, intestines, lungs Skin Bone and bone marrow Cornea Most organ and tissue donations occur after the donor has died. But some organs and tissues can be donated…
Read more about Organ Donation at MedlinePlus ↗Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.
Includes
- •autologous and other living donors
Excludes1 — not coded here
- •cadaveric donor - omit code
- •examination of potential donor (Z00.5)
Conditions mapped to this code
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Frequently asked questions
- What is ICD-10 code Z52?
- Z52 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Donors of organs and tissues". It falls under Z00-Z99 Factors influencing health status and contact with health services.
- Is Z52 a billable code?
- No — Z52 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as Z52.0) for billing.
- What is excluded from Z52?
- Excludes1 (not coded here): cadaveric donor - omit code; examination of potential donor (Z00.5).
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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