Question 1

Is Y66 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Y66 is a valid billable ICD-10-CM code for nonadministration of surgical and medical care. It can be used for medical billing and reimbursement purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code Y66 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code Y66 represents Nonadministration of surgical and medical care. 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 Y66 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code Y66 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 Y66?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for Y66 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.

Question 5

What conditions are excluded from Y66?

Accepted Answer

Code Y66 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: DNR status (Z66); palliative care (Z51.5). These conditions cannot be coded together with Y66 as they represent different diagnoses.

Y662026

Excludes13Not coded together

Excludes21Not included here

Notes2Additional information

Also Known As2Alternative terms

Is Y66 a billable ICD-10 code?

What does ICD-10 code Y66 mean?

When was ICD-10 code Y66 introduced?

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code Y66?

What conditions are excluded from Y66?