Y65.5 - Performance of wrong procedure (operation)

  • Applicable to Performance of wrong procedure (operation)
  • The 2025 edition of ICD10-CM Y65.5 became effective on October 1, 2024.
  • This is the American ICD10-CM version of Y65.5 - other international versions of ICD10 Y65.5 may differ.
  • Y65.5 is a Non-Billable / Non-Specific ICD10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
  • Y65.5 Code should not be used for billing or reimbursement purposes as there are multiple ICD-10 CM codes below it that contain a greater level of detail.
  • Y65.5 - Performance of wrong procedure (operation)
    • Y65.5 - Performance of wrong procedure (operation)
    • Y65.51 - Performance of wrong procedure (operation) on correct patient
    • Y65.52 - Performance of procedure (operation) on patient not scheduled for surgery
    • Y65.53 - Performance of correct procedure (operation) on wrong side or body part

The following codes above Y65.5 contain annotation back-references that may be applicable to Y65.5:

Chapter: V00-Y99 External causes of morbidity

Section: Y62-Y69 Misadventures to patients during surgical and medical care

Category: Y65 Other misadventures during surgical and medical care

      
Non-Billable/Non-Specific Code

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