ICD-10/Z52.01

Z52.01 ICD 2026 Code: Autologous blood donor

Z52.01 is the authoritative medical code for Autologous blood donor. This classification is used in medical billing and clinical recording to specify the clinical criteria for autologous blood donor (ICD-10-CM Z52.01), ensuring healthcare documentation aligns with 2026 federal coding standards.

Billing Status: NO. This is a clinician non-billable / parent hierarchy grouping in the ICD-10-CM system.

Official Registry Overview & Definition

Autologous blood donor is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code Z52.01. A more specific billable subcode must be selected for claims submission. Includes: autologous and other living donors. Excludes1 (not coded here): cadaveric donor - omit code; examination of potential donor Z00.5. Excludes2 (not included here): follow-up examination for medical surveillance after treatment Z08-Z09.

Official Tabular Instructional Notes

Sequencing, inclusion, and exclusion notes published for Z52.01 in the official ICD-10-CM tabular list.

Includes

Conditions the official ICD-10-CM tabular list includes under this code.

  • autologous and other living donors

Excludes1 — Not Coded Here

Conditions that can never be reported with this code; the two are mutually exclusive.

  • cadaveric donor - omit code
  • examination of potential donor Z00.5

Excludes2 — Not Included Here

Conditions not covered by this code, but which may be reported alongside it when both are present.

  • follow-up examination for medical surveillance after treatment Z08-Z09

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Clinical Guidance

Can Z52.01 be billed directly?

No. Z52.01 (Autologous blood donor) is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code. A more specific billable subcode must be selected based on clinical documentation.

What can't be coded together with Z52.01?

Per Excludes1 instructions, Z52.01 must not be reported with: cadaveric donor - omit code; examination of potential donor (Z00.5).

Can Z52.01 be reported alongside related conditions?

Per Excludes2 instructions, Z52.01 and the following may both be reported when both are present: follow-up examination for medical surveillance after treatment (Z08-Z09).

Codes in This Family (3)

Official ICD-10-CM classifications in the same code family as Z52.01, with their registry titles.

  • Z52.010 — Autologous donor, whole blood
  • Z52.011 — Autologous donor, stem cells
  • Z52.018 — Autologous donor, other blood

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