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)
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
Child Codes (3)
Related Codes(6)
Y65.0Mismatched blood in transfusion
Y65.1Wrong fluid used in infusion
Y65.2Failure in suture or ligature during surgical operation
Y65.3Endotracheal tube wrongly placed during anesthetic procedure
Y65.4Failure to introduce or to remove other tube or instrument
Y65.8Oth misadventures during surgical and medical care
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 performance of wrong procedure (operation)?
The ICD-10-CM code for performance of wrong procedure (operation) is Y65.5. The full clinical description is "Performance of wrong procedure (operation)". Y65.5 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code Y65.5 mean?
ICD-10-CM code Y65.5 represents “Performance of wrong procedure (operation)”. 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 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.
How does Y65.5 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like performance of wrong procedure (operation) 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 Y65.5?
Y65.5 maps to the ICD-11 code: PL11.5 (Procedure undertaken at wrong site or wrong side, as mode of injury or harm).
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