Failure of sterile precautions during surgical and medical care (Y62) ICD-10-CM
The Y62 code range covers failure of sterile precautions during surgical and medical care with 10 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes. 9 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 Y62 Range 10 codes · 9 billable
- Y62 Failure of sterile precautions during surgical and medical careNon-billable
- Y62.0 Failure of sterile precautions during surgical operation
- Y62.1 Failure of sterile precautions during infusion or transfusion
- Y62.2 Failure of sterile precautions during kidney dialysis and other perfusion
- Y62.3 Failure of sterile precautions during injection or immunization
- Y62.4 Failure of sterile precautions during endoscopic examination
- Y62.5 Failure of sterile precautions during heart catheterization
- Y62.6 Failure of sterile precautions during aspiration, puncture and other catheterization
- Y62.8 Failure of sterile precautions during other surgical and medical care
- Y62.9 Failure of sterile precautions during unspecified surgical and medical care
About the Y62 Code Range
The ICD-10 code Y62 covers situations where sterile precautions are not properly maintained during surgical and medical procedures, leading to potential risks of infection. This includes specific failures during operations, infusions, dialysis, injections, and more.
The section details various types of failures in sterile technique, each with a distinct code to identify the exact context. For example, Y62.0 refers to failure of sterile precautions during a surgical operation, while Y62.1 is used for failures during infusion or transfusion. Other specific codes cover dialysis (Y62.2), injections or immunizations (Y62.3), endoscopic exams (Y62.4), heart catheterization (Y62.5), and procedures like aspiration, puncture, or other catheterizations (Y62.6). When the failure of sterility occurs in other unspecified procedures, coders can use Y62.8 or Y62.9. These codes help medical coders accurately document complications related to breaches in sterile technique during medical care, ensuring clarity in patient records and healthcare reporting.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the Y62 range?
Of the 10 codes in this range, 9 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 Y62 range classify?
The range classifies failure of sterile precautions during surgical and medical care. 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.
