Bone marrow donor

This code identifies an individual who is donating bone marrow for transplantation. It signifies that the patient is undergoing the process of bone marrow donation, typically for a recipient with a hematologic malignancy or other blood disorder.

This code is used for the donor during the workup, harvesting, and immediate post-operative period related to bone marrow donation. It applies to healthy individuals undergoing this procedure to provide hematopoietic stem cells to another person.

• Assign this code as a primary diagnosis when the encounter is specifically for bone marrow donation.
• Do not use this code for the recipient of the bone marrow transplant; a different code would be assigned for the recipient's condition.
• Consider adding secondary codes for any complications or specific procedures related to the donation process.