Y61: Foreign object accidentally left in body during surgical and medical care
Y61.3: During injection or immunization
The ICD-10 code Y61.3 refers to issues that arise during the process of injection or immunization. This can encompass a range of different concerns, such as physical injuries like puncture wounds, or potential allergic reactions to the injected substance. It could also include issues with the procedure itself, such as faulty equipment or incorrect administration of the injection. Symptoms might vary widely depending on the specific issue and individual, but could include localized pain or swelling at the injection site, or systemic symptoms like fever, chills, rash, or difficulty breathing in more serious cases. This is not a condition in and of itself, but a code used to mark complications or unintended outcomes during an injection or immunization procedure.
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