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Y65.53 - Performance 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 listed as Y65.53.
Additional information concerning this code and description can be found below including ICD 9 crosswalks / GEMS, chapter information, and DRGs where available.

ICD 10 CM Field Value
Diagnosis Code: Y65.53
Description: Performance of correct procedure (operation) on wrong side or body part
  • Performance of correct procedure (operation) on wrong side
  • Performance of correct procedure (operation) on wrong site
Chapter External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)
Block Complications of medical and surgical care (Y62-Y84)
Parent Y65.5 - Performance of wrong procedure (operation)
ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Codes General Equivalence Mappings (GEMS):
ICD 9 Dx Code: E876.7 - Performance of correct operation (procedure) on wrong side/body part
ICD-10-CM Siblings (same level / similar specificity) of Y65.53:
Y65.51 - Performance of wrong procedure (operation) on correct patient
Y65.52 - Performance of procedure (operation) on patient not scheduled for surgery