Y79Header code — not billable
Orthopedic devices associated with adverse incidents
- Chapter
- 20. External causes of morbidity
- Category
- Y79
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category Y79
Y79.0Diagnostic and monitoring orthopedic devices assoc w incdtYesY79.1Therapeutic and rehab orthopedic devices assoc w incdtYesY79.2Prosth/oth implnt/mtrls orthopedic devices assoc w incdtYesY79.3Surgical instrumnt, materials and orth devices assoc w incdtYesY79.8Miscellaneous orthopedic devices assoc w incdt, NECYes
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code Y79?
Y79 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Orthopedic devices associated with adverse incidents.
Is Y79 a billable code?
No. Y79 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 Y79 in?
Y79 falls under Chapter 20: External causes of morbidity.
When did Y79 become effective?
Y79 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to Y79?
Y79 belongs to category Y79, which includes 5 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
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