Y79.2 - Prosthetic and other implants, materials and accessory orthopedic devices associated with adverse incidents

Version 2023
Billable Code
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ICD-10:Y79.2
Short Description:Prosth/oth implnt/mtrls orthopedic devices assoc w incdt
Long Description:Prosthetic and other implants, materials and accessory orthopedic devices associated with adverse incidents
Status: Valid for Submission
Version:ICD-10-CM 2023
Code Classification:
  • External causes of morbidity and mortality (V01–Y98)
    • Complications of medical and surgical care (Y62-Y84)
      • Orthopedic devices associated with adverse incidents (Y79)

Y79.2 is a billable ICD-10 code used to specify a medical diagnosis of prosthetic and other implants, materials and accessory orthopedic devices associated with adverse incidents. The code is valid during the fiscal year 2023 from October 01, 2022 through September 30, 2023 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions.

Approximate Synonyms

The following clinical terms are approximate synonyms or lay terms that might be used to identify the correct diagnosis code:

Index of External Cause of Injuries

References found for this diagnosis code in the External Cause of Injuries Index:

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Code History

Previous Code: Y79.1

Parent Code: Y79

Next Code: Y79.3