Is Y62 a billable code?
No. Y62 is a header code that groups 9 more specific codes. Use one of the billable codes listed on this page instead.
ICD-10-CM FY2027 diagnosis code
Y62: Failure of sterile precautions during surgical and medical care
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
Y62 groups related diagnoses under failure of sterile precautions during surgical and medical care. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
Billable codes under Y62
- Y62.0Failure of sterile precautions during surgical operation
- Y62.1Failure of sterile precautions during infusion or transfusion
- Y62.2Failure of sterile precautions during kidney dialysis and other perfusion
- Y62.3Failure of sterile precautions during injection or immunization
- Y62.4Failure of sterile precautions during endoscopic examination
- Y62.5Failure of sterile precautions during heart catheterization
- Y62.6Failure of sterile precautions during aspiration, puncture and other catheterization
- Y62.8Failure of sterile precautions during other surgical and medical care
- Y62.9Failure of sterile precautions during unspecified surgical and medical care
Y62 questions
What does Y62 mean?
Y62 is the ICD-10-CM code for Failure of sterile precautions during surgical and medical care. It is in chapter 21, External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99).
Code titles come from the official ICD-10-CM files published by the CDC National Center for Health Statistics. Always check payer rules and the clinical record before billing.