ICD-10-CM Y64: Contaminated medical or biological substances

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for Y64

Contaminated medical or biological substances

Coding Notes & Guidelines for Y64

Inclusion Terms

Administered contaminated medical or biological substance NOS

Child Codes (More Specific Codes for Y64):

Y64.0 - Contaminated medical or biological substance, transfused or infused Y64.1 - Contaminated medical or biological substance, injected or used for immunization Y64.8 - Contaminated medical or biological substance administered by other means Y64.9 - Contaminated medical or biological substance administered by unspecified means

About ICD-10-CM Code Y64 (Contaminated medical or biological substances)

ICD-10-CM code Y64 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM Y64 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about Y64 - Contaminated medical or biological substances. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Contaminated medical or biological substances.