ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for donor potential examination
Encounter for examination of potential donor of organ and tissue
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Examination (for) (following) (general) (of) (routine) › donor (potential)”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding donor potential examination
The ICD-10-CM code for donor potential examination is Z00.5 (Encounter for examination of potential donor of organ and tissue).
Within Z00 (encounter for general examination without complaint, suspected or reported diagnosis), Z00.5 is specifically for encounter for examination of potential donor of organ and tissue. Related codes cover general adult medical examination (Z00.0), newborn, infant and child health examinations (Z00.1), examination for period of rapid growth in childhood (Z00.2), examination for adolescent development state (Z00.3), examination for normal comparison and control in clinical research program (Z00.6), examination for period of delayed growth in childhood (Z00.7) and other general examination (Z00.8).
It is not a CC or MCC, so as a secondary diagnosis it doesn't change the MS-DRG severity level.
In MS-DRG v44.0, it is part of the grouping logic for DRG 951 (Other Factors Influencing Health Status, relative weight 0.5577), in MDC 23 (Factors Influencing Health Status and Other Contacts with Health Services), as a principal or secondary diagnosis. The DRG a claim lands in depends on the principal diagnosis, procedures and any CC/MCC secondary diagnoses.
Common questions about donor potential examination ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for donor potential examination?
- Z00.5 — Encounter for examination of potential donor of organ and tissue.
Is Z00.5 billable?
- Yes. Z00.5 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
Can Z00.5 be used as a principal diagnosis?
- No. It is not acceptable as the principal diagnosis for an inpatient stay; it may be reported as a secondary diagnosis.
Is Z00.5 a CC or MCC?
- No. Z00.5 is neither a CC nor an MCC under MS-DRG v44.0.