Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
ICD-10-CM Y62 is the diagnosis code for Failure of sterile precautions during surgical and medical care. This code falls under the section "Misadventures to patients during surgical and medical care" within Chapter 20 — External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99). It is a non-billable/non-specific ICD-10-CM code that should not be used for reimbursement. A more specific sub-code is required for billing. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
Always refer to the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List for complete coding guidelines. Ensure documentation supports the specificity of the code selected. When in doubt, consult a certified medical coder or the latest CMS guidelines.
Understanding where Y62 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, Y62 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
Y62 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Failure of sterile precautions during surgical and medical care". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
Y62 is located in Section Y62-Y69 — "Misadventures to patients during surgical and medical care" within Chapter 20 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Y62 has 9 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: Y62.0, Y62.1, Y62.2, Y62.3, Y62.4 and more.
Use Y62 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Failure of sterile precautions during surgical and medical care" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Failure of sterile precautions during surgical and medical care is Y62.
No, Y62 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
Y62 is in Chapter 20 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, Y62 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.