Y70-Y82: Medical devices associated with adverse incidents in diagnostic and therapeutic use
Y79: Orthopaedic devices associated with adverse incidents
Orthopaedic devices associated with adverse incidents are a group of conditions that occur when there are complications or unintended side effects from the use of devices intended to support, align, prevent, or correct deformities, or to improve the movement of various body parts. These conditions may arise due to reasons such as device failure, improper use, or infection related to the device. Symptoms can vary greatly from pain and swelling to loss of function or mobility. These complications may develop soon after the device is applied or may occur much later. Depending on their severity, they may impact the quality of life and require additional medical intervention or surgeries. Any part of the body that uses or is in contact with an orthopaedic device, like joints, bones, or muscles, can potentially be affected by these types of conditions.
Subcodes of Y79:
- Y79.0: Orthopaedic devices associated with adverse incidents : diagnostic and monitoring devices
- Y79.1: Orthopaedic devices associated with adverse incidents : therapeutic (nonsurgical) and rehabilitative devices
- Y79.2: Orthopaedic devices associated with adverse incidents : prosthetic and other implants, materials and accessory devices
- Y79.3: Orthopaedic devices associated with adverse incidents : surgical instruments, materials and devices (including sutures)
- Y79.8: Orthopaedic devices associated with adverse incidents : miscellaneous devices, not elsewhere classified
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