Y85-Y89: Sequelae of external causes of morbidity and mortality
Y88: Sequelae with surgical and medical care as external cause
The term "Sequelae with surgical and medical care as external cause" describes a group of conditions that are consequences arising from previous medical or surgical treatment. Essentially, these are unexpected issues that occur as a result of medical procedures. Causes might include unforeseen complications from a surgery, improper healing, infections, or adverse reactions to medications used in treatment. Symptoms can vary widely, depending on the initial procedure and the following complication. For example, someone might experience ongoing pain, infection, or reduced function in an area that was operated on. While these complications are typically unintended, they represent a range of potential risks associated with any form of medical intervention. It's important to note that these complications are not indicative of malpractice or negligence, but rather inherent uncertainties in healthcare processes.
Subcodes of Y88:
- Y88.0: Sequelae of adverse effects caused by drugs, medicaments and biological substances in therapeutic use
- Y88.1: Sequelae of misadventures to patients during surgical and medical procedures
- Y88.2: Sequelae of adverse incidents associated with medical devices in diagnostic and therapeutic use
- Y88.3: Sequelae of surgical and medical procedures as the cause of abnormal reaction of the patient, or of later complication, without mention of misadventure at the time of the procedure
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