Y65.5
Non-billablePerformance of wrong procedure (operation)
Performance of wrong procedure (operation)
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 (3)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code Y65.5?
ICD-10-CM code Y65.5 represents "Performance of wrong procedure (operation)". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is Y65.5 a billable code?
No, Y65.5 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 3 child codes under Y65.5.
What chapter is Y65.5 in?
Y65.5 is in Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity (codes V00-Y99).
What codes cannot be used with Y65.5?
Y65.5 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 Y65.5?
Y65.5 has 3 child codes, including: Y65.51 (Performance of wrong procedure (op) on correct patient), Y65.52 (Perform of proc (op) on patient not scheduled for surgery), Y65.53 (Perform of correct procedure (op) on wrong side or body part).
What are the UMLS CUIs for Y65.5?
Y65.5 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2907569. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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