Y65.53
Billable codePerformance of correct procedure (operation) on wrong side or body part
The ICD-10 code for performance of correct procedure (operation) on wrong side or body part is Y65.53.
Clinical notes
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- Performance of correct procedure (operation) on wrong side
- Performance of correct procedure (operation) on wrong site
Documentation support
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- •As a general rule, code to the highest level of specificity supported by the documentation in the medical record.
Related codes in this category
- Y65.51Performance of wrong procedure (operation) on correct patient
- Y65.52Performance of procedure (operation) on patient not scheduled for surgery
- Y65.53Performance of correct procedure (operation) on wrong side or body part
ICD-9-CM equivalent
Informational only — GEM mappings are approximate, not guaranteed one-to-one equivalents. Verify before use in billing.
- E8767