Y79.0
BillableDiagnostic and monitoring orthopedic devices assoc w incdt
Diagnostic and monitoring orthopedic devices associated with adverse incidents
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
Related Codes(4)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(2)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for diagnostic and monitoring orthopedic devices assoc w incdt?
The ICD-10-CM code for diagnostic and monitoring orthopedic devices assoc w incdt is Y79.0. The full clinical description is "Diagnostic and monitoring orthopedic devices associated with adverse incidents". Y79.0 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code Y79.0 mean?
ICD-10-CM code Y79.0 represents “Diagnostic and monitoring orthopedic devices associated with adverse incidents”. It is classified under Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.
Is Y79.0 a billable code?
Yes, Y79.0 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is Y79.0 in?
Y79.0 is in Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity (codes V00-Y99).
What are the UMLS CUIs for Y79.0?
Y79.0 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2907618. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does Y79.0 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like diagnostic and monitoring orthopedic devices assoc w incdt 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 Y79.0?
Y79.0 maps to the ICD-11 code: PK99.0 (Orthopaedic devices associated with injury or harm, diagnostic or monitoring devices).
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