Y70-Y82: Medical devices associated with adverse incidents in diagnostic and therapeutic use
Y78: Radiological devices associated with adverse incidents
Radiological devices associated with adverse incidents refer to a group of conditions caused by the malfunction, incorrect usage, or failure of radiological devices used for medical purposes. These devices, such as X-ray machines, CT scanners, and MRI machines, can lead to unexpected problems including skin burns, radiation exposure beyond recommended limits, or inaccurate diagnostic results. The cause typically lies in an equipment malfunction, incorrect operation, or malfunctioning safety procedures. Symptoms can vary vastly, ranging from physical discomforts like burns to health complications due to inaccurate diagnosis. It is important to note that the likelihood and severity of such incidents depend heavily on the type of device, its operation, and general condition. The health systems most commonly affected could include the skin, in the case of burns, or potentially any bodily system, in case of wrong diagnosis due to aberrant machine function.
Subcodes of Y78:
- Y78.0: Radiological devices associated with adverse incidents : diagnostic and monitoring devices
- Y78.1: Radiological devices associated with adverse incidents : therapeutic (nonsurgical) and rehabilitative devices
- Y78.2: Radiological devices associated with adverse incidents : prosthetic and other implants, materials and accessory devices
- Y78.3: Radiological devices associated with adverse incidents : surgical instruments, materials and devices (including sutures)
- Y78.8: Radiological devices associated with adverse incidents : miscellaneous devices, not elsewhere classified
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