Orthopedic devices associated with adverse incidents (Y79) ICD-10-CM
The Y79 code range covers orthopedic 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 2027, and the category headers group them but cannot themselves be billed.
Codes in the Y79 Range 6 codes · 5 billable
- Y79 Orthopedic devices associated with adverse incidentsNon-billable
- Y79.0 Diagnostic and monitoring orthopedic devices associated with adverse incidents
- Y79.1 Therapeutic (nonsurgical) and rehabilitative orthopedic devices associated with adverse incidents
- Y79.2 Prosthetic and other implants, materials and accessory orthopedic devices associated with adverse incidents
- Y79.3 Surgical instruments, materials and orthopedic devices (including sutures) associated with adverse incidents
- Y79.8 Miscellaneous orthopedic devices associated with adverse incidents, not elsewhere classified
About the Y79 Code Range
Orthopedic devices can be associated with adverse incidents during diagnostic or therapeutic use. Y79 organizes these incidents by the type of device involved.
Y79.0 identifies diagnostic and monitoring devices. Y79.1 identifies nonsurgical treatment and rehabilitation devices. Y79.2 identifies prostheses, other implants, materials and accessory devices. Y79.3 identifies surgical instruments, materials and devices, including sutures. Y79.8 identifies miscellaneous orthopedic devices not classified elsewhere.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the Y79 range?
Of the 6 codes in this range, 5 are billable and valid for claim submission from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. Category header codes group them but cannot be reported on claims.
What does the Y79 range classify?
The range classifies orthopedic 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 2027 ICD-10-CM Tabular List and order file, effective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
