ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for Y71.3
Surgical instruments, materials and cardiovascular devices (including sutures) associated with adverse incidents
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code Y71.3 (Surgical instruments)
ICD-10-CM code Y71.3 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 Y71.3 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about Y71.3 - Surgical instruments, materials and cardiovascular devices (including sutures) associated with adverse incidents. 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 Surgical instruments related to materials and cardiovascular devices.