Y81
⚠ Non-billable
General- and plastic-surgery devices associated with adverse incidents
ICD-10-CM · FY2026 · External Causes of Morbidity
Code
Y81
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 Y81?
ICD-10-CM code Y81 represents General- and plastic-surgery devices associated with adverse incidents. 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 Y81 billable?
No. Y81 is a non-billable header. Select a more specific subcategory for claims submission.
What chapter is Y81 in?
Y81 belongs to the External Causes of Morbidity chapter (V00–Y99) of ICD-10-CM.
Related codes in the Y81 category
Y81.0
Diagnostic and monitoring general- and plastic-surgery devices associated with adverse incidents
Billable
Y81.1
Therapeutic (nonsurgical) and rehabilitative general- and plastic-surgery devices associated with adverse incidents
Billable
Y81.2
Prosthetic and other implants, materials and accessory general- and plastic-surgery devices associated with adverse incidents
Billable
Y81.3
Surgical instruments, materials and general- and plastic-surgery devices (including sutures) associated with adverse incidents
Billable
Y81.8
Miscellaneous general- and plastic-surgery devices associated with adverse incidents, not elsewhere classified
Billable
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