General- and plastic-surgery devices associated with adverse incidents (Y81)

ICD-10 code Y81 covers adverse incidents related to general and plastic surgery devices. These codes pinpoint complications arising from different types of surgical devices, helping healthcare professionals document and manage device-related problems precisely.

The ICD-10 code for general- and plastic-surgery devices associated with adverse incidents includes subcategories specifying the device type involved. For example, Y81.0 addresses issues with diagnostic and monitoring devices, while Y81.1 pertains to therapeutic and rehabilitative devices. Code Y81.2 relates to prosthetic implants and their complications, covering conditions like breast implant rippling, tissue expander disorders, and infections linked to dental prostheses or catheters. The Y81.3 code is used for surgical instruments and sutures causing complications, including silicone granulomas associated with gel-filled breast implants. Lastly, Y81.8 captures miscellaneous device-related incidents not classified elsewhere. Recognizing these codes is essential for accurately reporting complications such as implant malfunctions, device exposures, or infections after plastic and general surgery procedures.