Y65.51 Performance of wrong procedure (operation) on correct patient

Billable ICD-10-CM code, FY2026.

Applicable to

• Wrong device implanted into correct surgical site

Excludes1 (never code together)

• performance of correct procedure (operation) on wrong side or body part (Y65.53)

Approximate ICD-9-CM (GEMs)

• E876.5 Performance of wrong operation (procedure) on correct patient

Diagnosis Index entries for Y65.51

• Inappropriate operation performed › wrong operation performed on correct patient
• Procedure (operation) › wrong, performed on correct patient
• Wrong › device implanted into correct surgical site
• Wrong › procedure (operation) on correct patient

Nearby codes

• Y65.1 Wrong fluid used in infusion
• Y65.2 Failure in suture or ligature during surgical operation
• Y65.3 Endotracheal tube wrongly placed during anesthetic procedure
• Y65.4 Failure to introduce or to remove other tube or instrument
• Y65.5 Performance of wrong procedure (operation)
• Y65.51 Performance of wrong procedure (operation) on correct patient (this code)
• Y65.52 Performance of procedure (operation) on patient not scheduled for surgery
• Y65.53 Performance of correct procedure (operation) on wrong side or body part
• Y65.8 Other specified misadventures during surgical and medical care