Question 1

Is Y64 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, Y64 is not a billable code. It is a category code that requires additional specificity. You must select a more specific code from the subcategories for billing purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code Y64 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code Y64 represents Contaminated medical or biological substances. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

When was ICD-10 code Y64 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code Y64 has been part of ICD-10-CM since 2016, when the coding system was mandated for use in the United States. This code was included in the original US implementation.

Question 4

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code Y64?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for Y64 is section:Y62-Y69 (Misadventures to patients during surgical and medical care (Y62-Y69)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Y642026

Excludes11Not coded together

Excludes21Not included here

Notes1Additional information

Is Y64 a billable ICD-10 code?

What does ICD-10 code Y64 mean?

When was ICD-10 code Y64 introduced?

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code Y64?