An External cause code would be used to report that a healthy person has become an organ donor.

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External cause codes are used to report how an injury or health condition occurred, the intent (accidental or intentional), the place where the event happened, the activity of the patient at the time of the event, and the person’s status (e.g., civilian, military). They are not used to report a person becoming an organ donor, as this does not describe an injury or health condition occurrence.

An External Cause Code Would Be Used to Report That