Y78
Non-billableRadiological devices associated with adverse incidents
Radiological 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)
Y78.0Diagnostic and monitoring radiological devices assoc w incdt
Y78.1Therapeutic and rehab radiological devices assoc w incdt
Y78.2Prosth/oth implnt/mtrls radiological devices assoc w incdt
Y78.3Surgical instrumnt, matrl and radiolog devices assoc w incdt
Y78.8Miscellaneous radiological 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 radiological devices associated with adverse incidents?
The ICD-10-CM code for radiological devices associated with adverse incidents is Y78. The full clinical description is "Radiological devices associated with adverse incidents". Y78 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code Y78 mean?
ICD-10-CM code Y78 represents “Radiological 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 Y78 a billable code?
No, Y78 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 Y78.
What chapter is Y78 in?
Y78 is in Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity (codes V00-Y99).
What are the subcategories under Y78?
Y78 has 5 child codes, including: Y78.0 (Diagnostic and monitoring radiological devices assoc w incdt), Y78.1 (Therapeutic and rehab radiological devices assoc w incdt), Y78.2 (Prosth/oth implnt/mtrls radiological devices assoc w incdt), Y78.3 (Surgical instrumnt, matrl and radiolog devices assoc w incdt), and 1 more.
What are the UMLS CUIs for Y78?
Y78 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0481309. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does Y78 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like radiological 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 Y78?
Y78 maps to the ICD-11 code: PK98.Z (Radiological devices associated with injury or harm, unspecified).
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