Y62.6 – Failure of sterile precautions during aspiration, puncture and other catheterization
Coding Notes
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Misadventure during surgical or medical care
(s) to patient(s)
Y69
failure
sterile precautions
(during procedure)
Y62.9
aspiration of fluid or tissue
(by puncture or catheterization, except heart)
Y62.6
paracentesis
(abdominal) (thoracic)
Y62.6
Sibling Codes
Parent Sibling Codes
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| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| V00-Y99 | External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99) |
| Y62-Y69 | Misadventures to patients during surgical and medical care (Y62-Y69) |
| Y62 | Failure of sterile precautions during surgical and medical care |
| Y62.6 | Failure of sterile precautions during aspiration, puncture and other catheterization |