Y64
Non-billableContaminated medical or biological substances
Contaminated medical or biological substances
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
- surgical and medical procedures as the cause of abnormal reaction of the patient, without mention of misadventure at the time of the procedure (Y83-Y84)
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- breakdown or malfunctioning of medical device (during procedure) (after implantation) (ongoing use) (Y70-Y82)
Child Codes (4)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code Y64?
ICD-10-CM code Y64 represents "Contaminated medical or biological substances". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is Y64 a billable code?
No, Y64 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 4 child codes under Y64.
What chapter is Y64 in?
Y64 is in Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity (codes V00-Y99).
What codes cannot be used with Y64?
Y64 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: surgical and medical procedures as the cause of abnormal reaction of the patient, without mention of misadventure at the time of the procedure (Y83-Y84).
What are the subcategories under Y64?
Y64 has 4 child codes, including: Y64.0 (Contaminated med/biolog sub, transfused or infused), Y64.1 (Contaminated med/biolog sub, injected or used for immuniz), Y64.8 (Contaminated med/biolog sub administered by oth means), Y64.9 (Contaminated med/biolog sub administered by unsp means).
What are the UMLS CUIs for Y64?
Y64 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0481252. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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