Medical devices associated with adverse incidents in diagnostic and therapeutic use (Y70-Y82) ICD-10-CM
The Y70–Y82 section covers medical devices associated with adverse incidents in diagnostic and therapeutic use with 77 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes, of which 63 are billable in fiscal year 2026. The section is organized into the 13 code ranges listed below.
Includes
This note appears immediately under a three character code title to further define, or give examples of, the content of the category.
- breakdown or malfunction of medical devices (during use) (after implantation) (ongoing use)
Type 2 Excludes
A type 2 excludes note represents "Not included here". An excludes2 note indicates that the condition excluded is not part of the condition represented by the code, but a patient may have both conditions at the same time. When an Excludes2 note appears under a code, it is acceptable to use both the code and the excluded code together, when appropriate.
- later complications following use of medical devices without breakdown or malfunctioning of device Y83 Y84
- misadventure to patients during surgical and medical care, classifiable to Y62 Y69
- surgical and other medical procedures as the cause of abnormal reaction of the patient, or of later complication, without mention of misadventure at the time of the procedure Y83 Y84
Code Ranges in This Section 13 ranges · 77 codes
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About the Y70–Y82 Code Range
ICD-10 codes Y70 to Y82 cover situations where medical devices cause adverse incidents during their diagnostic or therapeutic use. These codes are used to document complications related to medical equipment, helping healthcare providers identify and address device-related problems.
These codes focus specifically on injuries or complications caused by devices such as catheters, implants, or surgical instruments when used in treatment or diagnosis. Although no detailed subcodes are provided here, the range generally captures all types of adverse events linked to medical devices, including malfunctions, infections, or mechanical failures. This coding is essential for tracking issues like device contamination or incorrect placement, commonly referred to in healthcare settings as device-related complications or medical device adverse events. Understanding and utilizing these codes helps improve patient safety, device monitoring, and regulatory compliance.
Questions About This Page
How many codes are in the Y70-Y82 range?
The Y70-Y82 range contains 77 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes in FY 2026. 63 of them are billable, and the rest are category headers that organize the section.
What conditions does Y70-Y82 cover?
The range covers medical devices associated with adverse incidents in diagnostic and therapeutic use. The code ranges listed above break it into groups of related conditions, and each one links to its own page with the full code list.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM Tabular List and order file, effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
