Y65.51 - Performance of wrong procedure (operation) on correct patient

  • Applicable to Performance of wrong procedure (operation) on correct patient
  • The 2025 edition of ICD10-CM Y65.51 became effective on October 1, 2024.
  • This is the American ICD10-CM version of Y65.51 - other international versions of ICD10 Y65.51 may differ.
  • Y65.51 is a Billable / Specific ICD10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

 Inclusion Term

  • Wrong device implanted into correct surgical site

Type 1 Excludes

  • performance of correct procedure (operation) on wrong side or body part (Y65.53)

The following codes above Y65.51 contain annotation back-references that may be applicable to Y65.51:

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

     
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