2025 ICD-10-CM code Y70
Adverse incidents associated with anesthesiology devices.
Medical necessity for the use of the anesthesiology device should be documented separately, along with the medical necessity for the treatment of the adverse incident.
The provider performing the procedure involving the anesthesiology device is responsible for documenting the adverse incident and its cause.
In simple words: Problems or complications arising from the use of equipment related to anesthesia.
This code encompasses adverse incidents related to the use of anesthesiology devices, including breakdown or malfunction during diagnostic or therapeutic procedures, whether during use, after implantation, or ongoing use.This code describes the circumstance causing an injury related to an anesthesiology device, not the nature of the injury itself.
Example 1: A patient experiences an allergic reaction to the materials in an anesthesia mask., A ventilator malfunctions during surgery, leading to a temporary interruption in oxygen supply., An implanted pain pump leaks, causing inflammation and discomfort.
Documentation should include the specific device involved, the nature of the adverse incident, and any resulting injuries or complications.A clear causal link between the device and the adverse incident must be established. The nature of the injury should be coded separately using the appropriate ICD-10-CM code from another chapter.
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- Specialties:Anesthesiology, Surgery, Critical Care
- Place of Service:Inpatient Hospital, Outpatient Hospital, Ambulatory Surgical Center