Y62
⚠ Non-billable
Failure of sterile precautions during surgical and medical care
ICD-10-CM · FY2026 · External Causes of Morbidity
Code
Y62
System
ICD-10-CM
Billable
No — use specific code
Effective
FY2026
Chapter
External Causes of Morbidity
Source
CMS / CDC NCHS
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Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code Y62?
ICD-10-CM code Y62 represents Failure of sterile precautions during surgical and medical care. It is a non-billable header code requiring a more specific subcategory in the External Causes of Morbidity chapter, effective October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026.
Is Y62 billable?
No. Y62 is a non-billable header. Select a more specific subcategory for claims submission.
What chapter is Y62 in?
Y62 belongs to the External Causes of Morbidity chapter (V00–Y99) of ICD-10-CM.
Related codes in the Y62 category
Y62.0
Failure of sterile precautions during surgical operation
Billable
Y62.1
Failure of sterile precautions during infusion or transfusion
Billable
Y62.2
Failure of sterile precautions during kidney dialysis and other perfusion
Billable
Y62.3
Failure of sterile precautions during injection or immunization
Billable
Y62.4
Failure of sterile precautions during endoscopic examination
Billable
Y62.5
Failure of sterile precautions during heart catheterization
Billable
Y62.6
Failure of sterile precautions during aspiration, puncture and other catheterization
Billable
Y62.8
Failure of sterile precautions during other surgical and medical care
Billable
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