Y81.8
✓ Billable
Miscellaneous general- and plastic-surgery devices associated with adverse incidents, not elsewhere classified
ICD-10-CM · FY2026 · External Causes of Morbidity
Code
Y81.8
System
ICD-10-CM
Billable
Yes — valid for submission
Effective
FY2026
Chapter
External Causes of Morbidity
Source
CMS / CDC NCHS
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Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code Y81.8?
ICD-10-CM code Y81.8 represents Miscellaneous general- and plastic-surgery devices associated with adverse incidents, not elsewhere classified. It is a billable diagnosis code in the External Causes of Morbidity chapter, effective October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026.
Is Y81.8 billable?
Yes. Y81.8 is a valid billable ICD-10-CM code for insurance claims and clinical documentation.
What chapter is Y81.8 in?
Y81.8 belongs to the External Causes of Morbidity chapter (V00–Y99) of ICD-10-CM.
Related codes in the Y81 category
Y81
General- and plastic-surgery devices associated with adverse incidents
Non-billable
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
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