Bone donor, autologous

This code signifies that a patient has donated their own bone tissue for a future surgical procedure. This autologous donation means the donor and recipient are the same individual, eliminating the risk of immune rejection. The bone is typically harvested and stored for later use in reconstructive or fusion surgeries.

Apply this code when documentation clearly indicates a patient underwent a procedure to harvest their own bone for future transplantation. This is commonly seen in planned orthopedic surgeries where bone grafts are anticipated, such as spinal fusions or complex fracture repairs. It should be used for the donor aspect of the encounter, not the recipient.

• Ensure documentation specifies "autologous" donation of bone tissue.
• Do not use this code if the bone is from an allogeneic (different individual) or xenogeneic (animal) source.
• This code is for the donor status; a separate procedure code will be reported for the bone harvesting itself.