Y79.8 – Miscellaneous orthopedic devices associated with adverse incidents, not elsewhere classified
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Medical devices associated with adverse incidents in diagnostic and therapeutic use
- Code
Y79.8(claims format:Y798)- Description
- Miscellaneous orthopedic devices associated with adverse incidents, not elsewhere classified
- Short description
- Miscellaneous orthopedic devices assoc w incdt, NEC
- 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
- Y70-Y82 Medical devices associated with adverse incidents in diagnostic and therapeutic use
- Parent codes
- Y79
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
Block Y70-Y82
- breakdown or malfunction of medical devices (during use) (after implantation) (ongoing use)
- later complications following use of medical devices without breakdown or malfunctioning of device (Y83-Y84)
- misadventure to patients during surgical and medical care, classifiable to (Y62-Y69)
- surgical and other medical procedures as the cause of abnormal reaction of the patient, or of later complication, without mention of misadventure at the time of the procedure (Y83-Y84)
Related codes in Y79
- Y79.0 – Diagnostic and monitoring orthopedic devices associated with adverse incidentsBillable
- Y79.1 – Therapeutic (nonsurgical) and rehabilitative orthopedic devices associated with adverse incidentsBillable
- Y79.2 – Prosthetic and other implants, materials and accessory orthopedic devices associated with adverse incidentsBillable
- Y79.3 – Surgical instruments, materials and orthopedic devices (including sutures) associated with adverse incidentsBillable
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code Y79.8?
Y79.8 is the ICD-10-CM code for miscellaneous orthopedic devices associated with adverse incidents, not elsewhere classified, in the block Y70-Y82 (Medical devices associated with adverse incidents in diagnostic and therapeutic use).
Is Y79.8 a billable code?
Yes. Y79.8 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does Y79.8 belong to?
It belongs to category Y79 – Orthopedic devices associated with adverse incidents.
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.