Y70
Non-billableAnesthesiology devices associated with adverse incidents
Anesthesiology devices associated with adverse incidents
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Includes
Conditions included under this code
- breakdown or malfunction of medical devices (during use) (after implantation) (ongoing use)
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- •later complications following use of medical devices without breakdown or malfunctioning of deviceY83-Y84
- •misadventure to patients during surgical and medical care, classifiable toY62-Y69
- •surgical and other medical procedures as the cause of abnormal reaction of the patient, or of later complication, without mention of misadventure at the time of the procedureY83-Y84
Child Codes (5)
Y70.0Diagnostic and monitoring anesth devices assoc w incdt
Y70.1Therapeutic and rehab anesth devices assoc w incdt
Y70.2Prosth/oth implnt/mtrls anesthesiology devices assoc w incdt
Y70.3Surgical instrumnt, matrl and anesth devices assoc w incdt
Y70.8Miscellaneous anesthesiology devices assoc w incdt, NEC
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(1)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for anesthesiology devices associated with adverse incidents?
The ICD-10-CM code for anesthesiology devices associated with adverse incidents is Y70. The full clinical description is "Anesthesiology devices associated with adverse incidents". Y70 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code Y70 mean?
ICD-10-CM code Y70 represents “Anesthesiology devices associated with adverse incidents”. It is classified under Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is Y70 a billable code?
No, Y70 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 5 child codes under Y70.
What chapter is Y70 in?
Y70 is in Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity (codes V00-Y99).
What are the subcategories under Y70?
Y70 has 5 child codes, including: Y70.0 (Diagnostic and monitoring anesth devices assoc w incdt), Y70.1 (Therapeutic and rehab anesth devices assoc w incdt), Y70.2 (Prosth/oth implnt/mtrls anesthesiology devices assoc w incdt), Y70.3 (Surgical instrumnt, matrl and anesth devices assoc w incdt), and 1 more.
What are the UMLS CUIs for Y70?
Y70 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0481265. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does Y70 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like anesthesiology devices associated with adverse incidents affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of Y70?
Y70 maps to the ICD-11 code: PK90.Z (Anaesthesiology devices associated with injury or harm, unspecified).
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