General- and plastic-surgery devices associated with adverse incidents (Y81) ICD-10-CM
The Y81 code range covers general- and plastic-surgery 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 Y81 Range 6 codes · 5 billable
- Y81 General- and plastic-surgery devices associated with adverse incidentsNon-billable
- Y81.0 Diagnostic and monitoring general- and plastic-surgery devices associated with adverse incidents
- Y81.1 Therapeutic (nonsurgical) and rehabilitative general- and plastic-surgery devices associated with adverse incidents
- Y81.2 Prosthetic and other implants, materials and accessory general- and plastic-surgery devices associated with adverse incidents
- Y81.3 Surgical instruments, materials and general- and plastic-surgery devices (including sutures) associated with adverse incidents
- Y81.8 Miscellaneous general- and plastic-surgery devices associated with adverse incidents, not elsewhere classified
About the Y81 Code Range
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.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the Y81 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 Y81 range classify?
The range classifies general- and plastic-surgery 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.
