Y78 ICD-10-CM Code: Radiological devices associated with adverse incidents
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Code definition
Official description
Y78Radiological devices associated with adverse incidents
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where Y78 sits
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Chapter 20
External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)
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Section
Complications of medical and surgical care (Y62-Y84)
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Category Y78
Radiological devices associated with adverse incidents
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Code Y78
Radiological devices associated with adverse incidents
More specific choices
Codes under Y78
Y78 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Y78.0Diagnostic and monitoring radiological devices associated with adverse incidents
Y78.1Therapeutic (nonsurgical) and rehabilitative radiological devices associated with adverse incidents
Y78.2Prosthetic and other implants, materials and accessory radiological devices associated with adverse incidents
Y78.3Surgical instruments, materials and radiological devices (including sutures) associated with adverse incidents
Y78.8Miscellaneous radiological devices associated with adverse incidents, not elsewhere classified
Documentation details
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for Y78.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for Y78.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for Y78.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for Y78.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for Y78.
Transparency
Source and release
This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.
Review the CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM sourceCode-specific guidance
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code Y78 mean?
Y78 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Radiological devices associated with adverse incidents.”
Is Y78 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. Y78 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.
Where is Y78 located in ICD-10-CM?
Y78 is listed in Chapter 20, External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99), within Complications of medical and surgical care (Y62-Y84) (Y62–Y84), under category Y78, Radiological devices associated with adverse incidents.
What coding notes are listed for Y78?
No inclusion terms are listed for Y78 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.
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