Other blood donor, whole blood

This code identifies an individual who has donated whole blood for transfusion or other medical purposes. It signifies the donor's status as having contributed whole blood, distinguishing them from donors of specific blood components or other organs/tissues.

This code is used when documenting the reason for an encounter related to an individual's status as a whole blood donor. It is typically applied in settings such as blood banks, donor centers, or when a donor presents for follow-up related to their donation.

• Assign this code as a secondary diagnosis to indicate the donor status, not as a primary reason for a medical encounter unless the encounter is solely for donor-related purposes.
• Distinguish this from codes for donors of specific blood components (e.g., plasma, platelets) or other organs/tissues.
• Do not use this code if the individual is a recipient of blood products; this code is exclusively for the donor.