Y65.53

Billable

Perform of correct procedure (op) on wrong side or body part

Performance of correct procedure (operation) on wrong side or body part

Status

Billable / Specific

Block

Y62-Y69

Parent Code

Y65.5

Coding Notes

Inclusion Terms

Alternative clinical terms for this condition

  • Performance of correct procedure (operation) on wrong side
  • Performance of correct procedure (operation) on wrong site
Related Codes(2)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(16)

Clinical Terms

  • Performance of correct procedure (operation) on wrong site
  • Surgery performed on a body part not consistent with the documented informed consent for that patient, excluding emergent situations whose exigency precludes obtaining informed consent
  • Anaesthetic procedure performed on the wrong body part
  • Performance of correct procedure (operation) on wrong side
  • Anesthetic procedure performed on the wrong body part
  • Surgery performed on the wrong body part
  • Device placement at incorrect location
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for perform of correct procedure (op) on wrong side or body part?

The ICD-10-CM code for perform of correct procedure (op) on wrong side or body part is Y65.53. The full clinical description is "Performance of correct procedure (operation) on wrong side or body part". Y65.53 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.

What does ICD-10 code Y65.53 mean?

ICD-10-CM code Y65.53 represents “Performance of correct procedure (operation) on wrong side or body part”. It is classified under Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.

Is Y65.53 a billable code?

Yes, Y65.53 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.

What chapter is Y65.53 in?

Y65.53 is in Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity (codes V00-Y99).

What codes cannot be used with Y65.53?

Y65.53 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 SNOMED CT codes does Y65.53 map to?

Y65.53 maps to 3 SNOMED CT concepts: 426106009, 863952002, 370896006. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.

What are the UMLS CUIs for Y65.53?

Y65.53 is linked to 3 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C2907570, C2712968, C2712969. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

How does Y65.53 relate to ICF functioning codes?

ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like perform of correct procedure (op) on wrong side or body part 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 Y65.53?

There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for Y65.53 in the WHO crosswalk tables. This may mean the concept is classified differently in ICD-11. Use the ICD-10 to ICD-11 converter to search for related codes.

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Includes SNOMED Clinical Terms® (SNOMED CT®) used by permission of SNOMED International. Includes content from the UMLS Metathesaurus, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.