Y60-Y69: Misadventures to patients during surgical and medical care
Y65: Other misadventures during surgical and medical care
"Other misadventures during surgical and medical care" refers to a group of incidents that occur unexpectedly during surgical or medical procedures that can potentially lead to harm or discomfort for the patient. These incidents are not typically associated with the inherent risks of the surgery or medical procedure itself but result from other factors. These factors could include unintended events like equipment failure, incorrect application of procedures, or unforeseen patient reactions. For example, there might be an accidental cut, perforation, or hemorrhage during a surgical procedure due to a slip of the instrument. Alternatively, the patient might have an unexpected reaction to a drug given during the procedure. The symptoms and disease progression vary significantly depending on the specific incident and its severity. These misadventures can affect different systems in the body, depending on where and when they occur. It's essential to note that while these misadventures can lead to complications, they're usually rare exceptions in the overall safety and success of medical and surgical care.
Subcodes of Y65:
- Y65.0: Mismatched blood used in transfusion
- Y65.1: Wrong fluid used in infusion
- Y65.2: Failure in suture or ligature during surgical operation
- Y65.3: Endotracheal tube wrongly placed during anaesthetic procedure
- Y65.4: Failure to introduce or to remove other tube or instrument
- Y65.5: Performance of inappropriate operation
- Y65.8: Other specified misadventures during surgical and medical care
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