Ophthalmic devices associated with adverse incidents (Y77) ICD-10-CM
The Y77 code range covers ophthalmic devices associated with adverse incidents with 8 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes. 6 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 Y77 Range 8 codes · 6 billable
- Y77 Ophthalmic devices associated with adverse incidentsNon-billable
- Y77.0 Diagnostic and monitoring ophthalmic devices associated with adverse incidents
- Y77.1 Therapeutic (nonsurgical) and rehabilitative ophthalmic devices associated with adverse incidentsNon-billable
- Y77.11 Contact lens associated with adverse incidents
- Y77.19 Other therapeutic (nonsurgical) and rehabilitative ophthalmic devices associated with adverse incidents
- Y77.2 Prosthetic and other implants, materials and accessory ophthalmic devices associated with adverse incidents
- Y77.3 Surgical instruments, materials and ophthalmic devices (including sutures) associated with adverse incidents
- Y77.8 Miscellaneous ophthalmic devices associated with adverse incidents, not elsewhere classified
About the Y77 Code Range
The ICD-10 code Y77 category identifies adverse incidents linked to ophthalmic devices, covering diagnostic tools, therapeutic aids, implants, and surgical instruments used in eye care. These codes precisely document complications caused by these specific eye-related devices.
This section includes codes like Y77.0 for diagnostic and monitoring devices, and Y77.1, which covers therapeutic and rehabilitative devices such as contact lenses (Y77.11). It also addresses prosthetic implants and accessories with detailed codes like Y77.2, which relates to complications from glaucoma drainage devices, intraocular lenses, and related prostheses. These codes help capture incidents such as dislodgement, inflammation, or mechanical failure of eye implants, facilitating accurate reporting of complications from various ophthalmic devices. Surgical instruments and other miscellaneous devices causing adverse events fall under Y77.3 and Y77.8. For anyone searching for the ICD-10 code for adverse effects tied to contact lenses or eye implants, these specific codes provide a precise classification to guide medical coding and patient care documentation.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the Y77 range?
Of the 8 codes in this range, 6 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 Y77 range classify?
The range classifies ophthalmic 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.
