Y78Header code — not billable
Radiological devices associated with adverse incidents
- Chapter
- 20. External causes of morbidity
- Category
- Y78
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category Y78
Y78.0Diagnostic and monitoring radiological devices assoc w incdtYesY78.1Therapeutic and rehab radiological devices assoc w incdtYesY78.2Prosth/oth implnt/mtrls radiological devices assoc w incdtYesY78.3Surgical instrumnt, matrl and radiolog devices assoc w incdtYesY78.8Miscellaneous radiological devices assoc w incdt, NECYes
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code Y78?
Y78 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Radiological devices associated with adverse incidents.
Is Y78 a billable code?
No. Y78 is a category/header code, not billable on its own — use one of its more specific child codes instead.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is Y78 in?
Y78 falls under Chapter 20: External causes of morbidity.
When did Y78 become effective?
Y78 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to Y78?
Y78 belongs to category Y78, which includes 5 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
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