Y65.51

Billable

Performance of wrong procedure (operation) on correct patient

Y65.51 is the ICD-10-CM code for Performance of wrong procedure (operation) on correct patient. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.

Status
Billable
Chapter
V00-Y99
Parent
Y65.5
Edition
FY2026

V00-Y99 External causes of morbidity

Includes

  • Wrong device implanted into correct surgical site

Excludes1 — not coded here

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

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code Y65.51?
Y65.51 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Performance of wrong procedure (operation) on correct patient". It falls under V00-Y99 External causes of morbidity.
Is Y65.51 a billable code?
Yes — Y65.51 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.
What is excluded from Y65.51?
Excludes1 (not coded here): performance of correct procedure (operation) on wrong side or body part (Y65.53).

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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