ICD-10-CM Y79.3: Surgical instruments, materials and orthopedic devices (including sutures) associated with adverse incidents

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About ICD-10-CM Code Y79.3 (Surgical instruments)

ICD-10-CM code Y79.3 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 Y79.3 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about Y79.3 - Surgical instruments, materials and orthopedic 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 orthopedic devices.