ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for Y79
Orthopedic devices associated with adverse incidents
Child Codes (More Specific Codes for Y79):
Y79.0 - Diagnostic and monitoring orthopedic devices associated with adverse incidents
Y79.1 - Therapeutic (nonsurgical) and rehabilitative orthopedic devices associated with adverse incidents
Y79.2 - Prosthetic and other implants, materials and accessory orthopedic devices associated with adverse incidents
Y79.3 - Surgical instruments, materials and orthopedic devices (including sutures) associated with adverse incidents
Y79.8 - Miscellaneous orthopedic devices associated with adverse incidents, not elsewhere classified
About ICD-10-CM Code Y79 (Orthopedic devices associated with adverse incidents)
ICD-10-CM code Y79 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 Y79 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about Y79 - Orthopedic devices 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 Orthopedic devices associated with adverse incidents.