Y65.51
BillablePerformance of wrong procedure (operation) on correct patient
Y65.51 is the ICD-10-CM code for Performance of wrong procedure (operation) on correct patient. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.
V00-Y99 External causes of morbidity
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Includes
- •Wrong device implanted into correct surgical site
Excludes1 — not coded here
- •performance of correct procedure (operation) on wrong side or body part (Y65.53)
Frequently asked questions
- What is ICD-10 code Y65.51?
- Y65.51 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Performance of wrong procedure (operation) on correct patient". It falls under V00-Y99 External causes of morbidity.
- Is Y65.51 a billable code?
- Yes — Y65.51 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.
- What is excluded from Y65.51?
- Excludes1 (not coded here): performance of correct procedure (operation) on wrong side or body part (Y65.53).
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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