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6. Y62.6

Y62.6 - Failure of sterile precautions during aspiration, puncture and other catheterization

• Applicable to Failure of sterile precautions during aspiration, puncture and other catheterization
• The 2025 edition of ICD10-CM Y62.6 became effective on October 1, 2024.
• This is the American ICD10-CM version of Y62.6 - other international versions of ICD10 Y62.6 may differ.
• Y62.6 is a Billable / Specific ICD10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

The following codes above Y62.6 contain annotation back-references that may be applicable to Y62.6:

• Chapter: V00-Y99 - External causes of morbidity
• Section: Y62-Y69 - Misadventures to patients during surgical and medical care
• Category: Y62 - Failure of sterile precautions during surgical and medical care

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