Y793-char group
Orthopaedic devices associated with adverse incidents
⇄ Primary-code rule changed vs QĐ4469
Coding rules (TT06)
- ●Cannot be used as primary diagnosis
- ●Avoid — more specific 4-5 char codes exist (see below)
Coding guidance (WHO 2019)
[See before Y70 for subdivisions]
Codes within Y79
Y79.0Orthopaedic devices associated with adverse incidents, diagnostic and monitoring devicesY79.1Orthopaedic devices associated with adverse incidents, therapeutic (nonsurgical) and rehabilitative devicesY79.2Orthopaedic devices associated with adverse incidents, prosthetic and other implants, materials and accessory devicesY79.3Orthopaedic devices associated with adverse incidents, surgical instruments, materials and devices (including sutures)Y79.8Orthopaedic devices associated with adverse incidents, miscellaneous devices, not elsewhere classified