Z52.4: Kidney donor
Z52.4, kidney donor, is listed as a covered diagnosis in 3 Medicare billing and coding articles that apply to 37 HCPCS Level II codes, including C8900 (Magnetic resonance angiography with contrast, abdomen), C8901 (Magnetic resonance angiography without contrast, abdomen), C8902 (Magnetic resonance angiography without contrast followed…). The articles come from 3 Medicare contractors. A listed diagnosis supports medical necessity only; coverage still depends on the LCD's criteria and on documentation in the medical record.
HCPCS Level II codes with Z52.4 as a covered diagnosis
| Code | Description | Medicare coverage | DMEPOS fee 2026 (state range) | Articles listing it |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C8900 | Magnetic resonance angiography with contrast, abdomen | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 2 |
| C8901 | Magnetic resonance angiography without contrast, abdomen | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 2 |
| C8902 | Magnetic resonance angiography without contrast followed by with contrast, abdomen | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 2 |
| C8909 | Magnetic resonance angiography with contrast, chest (excluding myocardium) | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 2 |
| C8910 | Magnetic resonance angiography without contrast, chest (excluding myocardium) | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 2 |
| C8911 | Magnetic resonance angiography without contrast followed by with contrast, chest (excluding myocardium) | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 2 |
| C8912 | Magnetic resonance angiography with contrast, lower extremity | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 2 |
| C8913 | Magnetic resonance angiography without contrast, lower extremity | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 2 |
| C8914 | Magnetic resonance angiography without contrast followed by with contrast, lower extremity | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 2 |
| C8918 | Magnetic resonance angiography with contrast, pelvis | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 2 |
| C8919 | Magnetic resonance angiography without contrast, pelvis | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 2 |
| C8920 | Magnetic resonance angiography without contrast followed by with contrast, pelvis | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 2 |
| J2785 | Injection, regadenoson, 0.1 mg | Carrier judgment | — | 1 |
| J0461 | Injection, atropine sulfate, 0.01 mg | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 1 |
| J3490 | Unclassified drugs | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 1 |
| J0153 | Injection, adenosine, 1 mg (not to be used to report any adenosine phosphate compounds) | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 1 |
| Q9957 | Injection, perflutren lipid microspheres, per ml | Carrier judgment | — | 1 |
| J1250 | Injection, dobutamine hydrochloride, per 250 mg | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 1 |
| J0280 | Injection, aminophyllin, up to 250 mg | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 1 |
| J1245 | Injection, dipyridamole, per 10 mg | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 1 |
| Q9956 | Injection, octafluoropropane microspheres, per ml | Carrier judgment | — | 1 |
| C9399 | Unclassified drugs or biologicals | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 1 |
| A9700 | Supply of injectable contrast material for use in echocardiography, per study | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 1 |
| C8921 | Transthoracic echocardiography with contrast, or without contrast followed by with contrast, for congenital cardiac anomalies; complete | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 1 |
| C8922 | Transthoracic echocardiography with contrast, or without contrast followed by with contrast, for congenital cardiac anomalies; follow-up or limited study | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 1 |
12 more codes are listed. See every code with payment by region in Caduvo.
Medicare policy articles listing Z52.4
- A56805: Billing and Coding: Magnetic Resonance Angiography (MRA) (Novitas Solutions, Inc. (MAC - Part A, MAC - Part B); 12 Level II codes). LCD with the same title: L33633, L34372, L34865
- A57306: Billing and Coding: Transthoracic Echocardiography (TTE) (CGS Administrators, LLC (MAC - Part A, MAC - Part B); 19 Level II codes). LCD with the same title: L33577, L34338
- A56747: Billing and Coding: Magnetic Resonance Angiography (MRA) (Wellpoint Federal (MAC - Part A, MAC - Part B); 18 Level II codes). LCD with the same title: L33633, L34372, L34865
A diagnosis listed as covered in a billing and coding article supports medical necessity for the article's codes; it does not guarantee payment. Coverage depends on the LCD's criteria, the contractor's jurisdiction and documentation in the medical record.
Other Z52 diagnoses (Donors of organs and tissues)
- Z52.89 — Donor of other specified organs or tissues
Frequently asked questions
Does Medicare cover Z52.4 (Kidney donor)?
Medicare covers items and services, not diagnoses. 3 Medicare billing and coding articles list Z52.4 as a covered diagnosis for 37 HCPCS Level II codes: the diagnosis can support medical necessity for those codes, but payment still depends on the LCD's coverage criteria and the medical record.
Which HCPCS codes can be billed with ICD-10 Z52.4?
The Level II codes from the policies most specific to this diagnosis are C8900 (Magnetic resonance angiography with contrast, abdomen, 2 articles); C8901 (Magnetic resonance angiography without contrast, abdomen, 2 articles); C8902 (Magnetic resonance angiography without contrast followed…, 2 articles); C8909 (Magnetic resonance angiography with contrast, chest…, 2 articles); C8910 (Magnetic resonance angiography without contrast, chest…, 2 articles). Code choice depends on the item supplied; check each code's descriptor.
Which Medicare policy articles list Z52.4?
A56805 (Billing and Coding: Magnetic Resonance Angiography (MRA)); A57306 (Billing and Coding: Transthoracic Echocardiography (TTE)); A56747 (Billing and Coding: Magnetic Resonance Angiography (MRA)).
What is ICD-10-CM code Z52.4?
Z52.4 is the ICD-10-CM code for kidney donor, in category Z52 (Donors of organs and tissues), chapter 22: Factors influencing health status and contact with health services.
Next steps
- Run a reimbursement report for a device billed under C8900
- Watch C8900 for fee, coverage and descriptor changes
- Build a full Medicare revenue model for C8900
Sources: CMS Medicare Coverage Database billing and coding articles (covered ICD-10 code lists and HCPCS links); ICD-10-CM FY2026; CMS HCPCS Level II release October 2026; CMS DMEPOS fee schedule 2026 (non-rural state fees). Not billing or legal advice.
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