Y79: Orthopedic devices associated with adverse incidents
Codes under Y79 (Orthopedic devices associated with adverse incidents). A ✓ marks a billable (fully specified) code; category codes without a ✓ are not billable on their own.
| Code | Description | Billable |
|---|---|---|
| Y79.0 | Diagnostic and monitoring orthopedic devices associated with adverse incidents | ✓ |
| Y79.0 | Diagnostic and monitoring orthopedic devices associated with adverse incidents | ✓ |
| Y79.1 | Therapeutic (nonsurgical) and rehabilitative 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 | ✓ |
| Y79.2 | 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 | ✓ |
| Y79.3 | Surgical instruments, materials and orthopedic devices (including sutures) associated with adverse incidents | ✓ |
| Y79.8 | Miscellaneous orthopedic devices associated with adverse incidents, not elsewhere classified | ✓ |
| Y79.8 | Miscellaneous orthopedic devices associated with adverse incidents, not elsewhere classified | ✓ |
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10-CM code Y79?
Y79 is an ICD-10-CM category covering Orthopedic devices associated with adverse incidents. It contains 10 more specific diagnosis codes, 10 of which are billable.
Is Y79 a billable code?
No — Y79 is a category header and isn't billable on its own. Code to the highest level of specificity using one of its subcodes (for example Y79.0 — Diagnostic and monitoring orthopedic devices associated with adverse incidents). 10 of the 10 codes under Y79 are billable.
What codes fall under Y79?
Y79 includes Y79.0, Y79.0, Y79.1, Y79.1, Y79.2, plus 5 more. See the full list with descriptions and billable status above.
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