Y79
Non-billableOrthopedic devices associated with adverse incidents
Orthopedic 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 device (Y83-Y84)
- misadventure to patients during surgical and medical care, classifiable to (Y62-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 procedure (Y83-Y84)
Child Codes (5)
Y79.0Diagnostic and monitoring orthopedic devices assoc w incdt
Y79.1Therapeutic and rehab orthopedic devices assoc w incdt
Y79.2Prosth/oth implnt/mtrls orthopedic devices assoc w incdt
Y79.3Surgical instrumnt, materials and orth devices assoc w incdt
Y79.8Miscellaneous orthopedic devices assoc w incdt, NEC
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code Y79?
ICD-10-CM code Y79 represents "Orthopedic devices associated with adverse incidents". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is Y79 a billable code?
No, Y79 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 Y79.
What chapter is Y79 in?
Y79 is in Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity (codes V00-Y99).
What are the subcategories under Y79?
Y79 has 5 child codes, including: Y79.0 (Diagnostic and monitoring orthopedic devices assoc w incdt), Y79.1 (Therapeutic and rehab orthopedic devices assoc w incdt), Y79.2 (Prosth/oth implnt/mtrls orthopedic devices assoc w incdt), Y79.3 (Surgical instrumnt, materials and orth devices assoc w incdt), and 1 more.
What are the UMLS CUIs for Y79?
Y79 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0481315. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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