Y69 – Unspecified misadventure during surgical and medical care

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Misadventures to patients during surgical and medical care

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code Y69
Code
Y69 (claims format: Y69)
Description
Unspecified misadventure during surgical and medical care
Billable
Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
Valid for
Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter
20. External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)
Block
Y62-Y69 Misadventures to patients during surgical and medical care

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

Block Y62-Y69

Excludes1 (not coded here):
  • surgical and medical procedures as the cause of abnormal reaction of the patient, without mention of misadventure at the time of the procedure (Y83-Y84)
Excludes2 (not included here):
  • breakdown or malfunctioning of medical device (during procedure) (after implantation) (ongoing use) (Y70-Y82)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code Y69?

Y69 is the ICD-10-CM code for unspecified misadventure during surgical and medical care, in the block Y62-Y69 (Misadventures to patients during surgical and medical care).

Is Y69 a billable code?

Yes. Y69 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.