Cardiovascular devices associated with adverse incidents (Y71) ICD-10-CM
The Y71 code range covers cardiovascular devices associated with adverse incidents with 6 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes. 5 of them are billable and valid for claim submission in fiscal year 2026, and the category headers group them but cannot themselves be billed.
Codes in the Y71 Range 6 codes · 5 billable
- Y71 Cardiovascular devices associated with adverse incidentsNon-billable
- Y71.0 Diagnostic and monitoring cardiovascular devices associated with adverse incidents
- Y71.1 Therapeutic (nonsurgical) and rehabilitative cardiovascular devices associated with adverse incidents
- Y71.2 Prosthetic and other implants, materials and accessory cardiovascular devices associated with adverse incidents
- Y71.3 Surgical instruments, materials and cardiovascular devices (including sutures) associated with adverse incidents
- Y71.8 Miscellaneous cardiovascular devices associated with adverse incidents, not elsewhere classified
About the Y71 Code Range
ICD-10 code Y71 covers adverse incidents related specifically to cardiovascular devices. These codes identify complications from a range of cardiovascular medical devices used in diagnosis, therapy, implantation, and surgical procedures.
The section includes Y71.0 for complications linked to diagnostic and monitoring cardiovascular devices, alerting coders to issues arising during medical evaluations using these tools. Y71.1 involves therapeutic and rehabilitative cardiovascular devices, with terms like “complication of intravascular line” and “infection of vascular catheter” illustrating common adverse events such as bloodstream infections related to catheters. Y71.2 addresses prosthetic implants and accessory devices, covering extensive device-specific problems including mechanical failures of pacemakers, implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs), heart valve prostheses, and vascular graft complications. This code is relevant for events such as lead fractures, valve regurgitation, and device dislodgement. Meanwhile, Y71.3 pertains to surgical instruments and materials associated with cardiovascular care, highlighting operative complications involving devices like sutures. Lastly, Y71.8 captures miscellaneous cardiovascular device complications not otherwise classified, including other vascular line issues. Knowing these codes assists accurate reporting of complications and patient management related to cardiovascular device use.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the Y71 range?
Of the 6 codes in this range, 5 are billable and valid for claim submission from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. Category header codes group them but cannot be reported on claims.
What does the Y71 range classify?
The range classifies cardiovascular devices associated with adverse incidents. Each code links to its own reference page with billing status, MS-DRG grouping, coding notes, and clinical information.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM Tabular List and order file, effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
