Liver donors

This code identifies individuals who have donated a portion of their liver for transplantation. It signifies the status of being a living liver donor, typically after the donation procedure has occurred and the individual is in a recovery or follow-up phase.

Use this code for patients presenting for post-operative care, follow-up appointments, or management of any long-term sequelae related to their status as a living liver donor. It is appropriate when the primary reason for the encounter is related to their donor status rather than an acute illness unrelated to the donation.

• Do not use this code for the recipient of the liver transplant.
• Always sequence this code as a secondary diagnosis when a specific complication or condition related to the donation is being treated.
• Consider using additional codes for any specific post-donation complications or conditions, such as pain, infection, or psychological sequelae.