Y62 ICD 10 Code is a non-billable and non-specific code and should not be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. There are other codes below it with greater level of diagnosis detail. The 2023 edition of the American ICD-10-CM code became effective on October 1, 2022.
Short description for Y62 ICD 10 code:
Failure of steril precaut during surgical and medical care
Codes
- Y62.0 Failure of sterile precautions during surgical operation
- Y62.1 Failure of sterile precautions during infusion or transfusion
- Y62.2 Failure of sterile precautions during kidney dialysis and other perfusion
- Y62.3 Failure of sterile precautions during injection or immunization
- Y62.4 Failure of sterile precautions during endoscopic examination
- Y62.5 Failure of sterile precautions during heart catheterization
- Y62.6 Failure of sterile precautions during aspiration, puncture and other catheterization
- Y62.8 Failure of sterile precautions during other surgical and medical care
- Y62.9 Failure of sterile precautions during unspecified surgical and medical care
Possible back-references that may be applicable or related to Y62 ICD10 Code:
- V00-Y99 External causes of morbidity
- Y62-Y69 Misadventures to patients during surgical and medical care
Present On Admission (POA Exempt)
Y62 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting
Clinical information about Y62 ICD 10 code
Every year, lives are lost because of the spread of infections in hospitals. Health care workers can take steps to prevent the spread of infectious diseases. These steps are part of infection control.
Proper hand washing is the most effective way to prevent the spread of infections in hospitals. If you are a patient, don't be afraid to remind friends, family and health care providers to wash their hands before getting close to you.
Other steps health care workers can take include:
- Covering coughs and sneezes
- Staying up to date with vaccinations
- Using gloves, masks and protective clothing
- Making tissues and hand cleaners available
- Following hospital guidelines when dealing with blood or contaminated items