{"code":"Y79","type":"category","title":"Orthopedic devices associated with adverse incidents","codeAlso":[],"includes":["breakdown or malfunction of medical devices (during use) (after implantation) (ongoing use)"],"modern_v":"official26","codeFirst":[],"excludes1":[],"excludes2":["later complications following use of medical devices without breakdown or malfunctioning of device (Y83-Y84)","misadventure to patients during surgical and medical care, classifiable to (Y62-Y69)","surgical and other medical procedures as the cause of abnormal reaction of the patient, or of later complication, without mention of misadventure at the time of the procedure (Y83-Y84)"],"isBillable":false,"fyEffectivity":{"fy2026":true,"fy2027":true,"billableFy2026":false,"billableFy2027":false},"sibling_codes":["Y79.0","Y79.1","Y79.2","Y79.3","Y79.8"],"inclusionTerms":[],"sibling_titles":{"code":"Y79.8","title":"Miscellaneous orthopedic devices associated with adverse incidents, not elsewhere classified","isBillable":true},"useAdditionalCode":[],"clinicalDefinition":"Orthopedic devices associated with adverse incidents is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (Y79). A more specific billable subcode must be selected for claims submission. Includes: breakdown or malfunction of medical devices (during use) (after implantation) (ongoing use).","officialDefinition":"Orthopedic devices associated with adverse incidents is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (Y79). A more specific billable subcode must be selected for claims submission. Includes: breakdown or malfunction of medical devices (during use) (after implantation) (ongoing use). Excludes2 (not included here): later complications following use of medical devices without breakdown or malfunctioning of device (Y83-Y84); misadventure to patients during surgical and medical care, classifiable to (Y62-Y69); surgical and other medical procedures as the cause of abnormal reaction of the patient, or of later complication, without mention of misadventure at the time of the procedure (Y83-Y84).","seventhCharacterInstructions":[],"workflowProtocols":[],"guidelines":{"whenToUse":[],"whenNotToUse":[],"commonBillingMistakes":[],"codeComparisons":[],"documentationChecklist":[]},"domainLandscape":{"summary":"Primary diagnostic domain and clinical landscape evaluation.","keyCategories":[],"diagnosticContinuum":"Progression continuum from acute presentation to resolution."},"children":[{"code":"Y79.0","title":"Diagnostic and monitoring orthopedic devices associated with adverse incidents","description":"Diagnostic and monitoring orthopedic devices associated with adverse incidents is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (Y79.0). Includes: breakdown or malfunction of medical devices (during use) (after implantation) (ongoing use). Excludes2 (not included here): later complications following use of medical devices without breakdown or malfunctioning of device (Y83-Y84); misadventure to patients during surgical and medical care, classifiable to (Y62-Y69); surgical and other medical procedures as the cause of abnormal reaction of the patient, or of later complication, without mention of misadventure at the time of the procedure (Y83-Y84).","isBillable":true,"slug":"y79.0-diagnostic-and-monitoring-orthopedic-devices-associated-with-adverse-incidents"},{"code":"Y79.1","title":"Therapeutic (nonsurgical) and rehabilitative orthopedic devices associated with adverse incidents","description":"Therapeutic (nonsurgical) and rehabilitative orthopedic devices associated with adverse incidents is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (Y79.1). Includes: breakdown or malfunction of medical devices (during use) (after implantation) (ongoing use). Excludes2 (not included here): later complications following use of medical devices without breakdown or malfunctioning of device (Y83-Y84); misadventure to patients during surgical and medical care, classifiable to (Y62-Y69); surgical and other medical procedures as the cause of abnormal reaction of the patient, or of later complication, without mention of misadventure at the time of the procedure (Y83-Y84).","isBillable":true,"slug":"y79.1-therapeutic-nonsurgical-and-rehabilitative-orthopedic-devices-associated-with-adverse-incidents"},{"code":"Y79.2","title":"Prosthetic and other implants, materials and accessory orthopedic devices associated with adverse incidents","description":"Prosthetic and other implants, materials and accessory orthopedic devices associated with adverse incidents is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (Y79.2). Includes: breakdown or malfunction of medical devices (during use) (after implantation) (ongoing use). Excludes2 (not included here): later complications following use of medical devices without breakdown or malfunctioning of device (Y83-Y84); misadventure to patients during surgical and medical care, classifiable to (Y62-Y69); surgical and other medical procedures as the cause of abnormal reaction of the patient, or of later complication, without mention of misadventure at the time of the procedure (Y83-Y84).","isBillable":true,"slug":"y79.2-prosthetic-and-other-implants-materials-and-accessory-orthopedic-devices-associated"},{"code":"Y79.3","title":"Surgical instruments, materials and orthopedic devices (including sutures) associated with adverse incidents","description":"Surgical instruments, materials and orthopedic devices (including sutures) associated with adverse incidents is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (Y79.3). Includes: breakdown or malfunction of medical devices (during use) (after implantation) (ongoing use). Excludes2 (not included here): later complications following use of medical devices without breakdown or malfunctioning of device (Y83-Y84); misadventure to patients during surgical and medical care, classifiable to (Y62-Y69); surgical and other medical procedures as the cause of abnormal reaction of the patient, or of later complication, without mention of misadventure at the time of the procedure (Y83-Y84).","isBillable":true,"slug":"y79.3-surgical-instruments-materials-and-orthopedic-devices-including-sutures-associated-with"},{"code":"Y79.8","title":"Miscellaneous orthopedic devices associated with adverse incidents, not elsewhere classified","description":"Miscellaneous orthopedic devices associated with adverse incidents, not elsewhere classified is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (Y79.8). Includes: breakdown or malfunction of medical devices (during use) (after implantation) (ongoing use). Excludes2 (not included here): later complications following use of medical devices without breakdown or malfunctioning of device (Y83-Y84); misadventure to patients during surgical and medical care, classifiable to (Y62-Y69); surgical and other medical procedures as the cause of abnormal reaction of the patient, or of later complication, without mention of misadventure at the time of the procedure (Y83-Y84).","isBillable":true,"slug":"y79.8-miscellaneous-orthopedic-devices-associated-with-adverse-incidents-not-elsewhere-classified"}],"hierarchy":[],"relatedCodes":[],"relevantCPTCodes":[],"documentationTips":[],"caseStudies":[],"description":"","overview":""}