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Y79

Non-billable

Orthopedic devices associated with adverse incidents

Y79 is the ICD-10-CM code for Orthopedic devices associated with adverse incidents. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as Y79.0 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
V00-Y99
Subcodes
5
Edition
FY2026

V00-Y99 External causes of morbidity

No additional coding notes for this code.

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code Y79?
Y79 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Orthopedic devices associated with adverse incidents". It falls under V00-Y99 External causes of morbidity.
Is Y79 a billable code?
No — Y79 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as Y79.0) for billing.
What are the subcodes of Y79?
Y79 has 5 more specific child codes, including Y79.0, Y79.1, Y79.2.

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

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