Specific codes in ICD-10 are unique alphanumeric designations used to identify and categorize diseases, disorders, and conditions. They consist of 3-5 characters, including both letters and numbers, that provide a high level of detail and specificity.
| Language | Translation |
|---|---|
English
|
Failure in suture or ligature during surgical operation |
French
|
Lâchage de suture ou de ligature au cours d'une intervention chirurgicale |
| Level | Code | Title | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | XX | External causes of morbidity and mortality | |
| 2 | Y40-Y84 | Complications of medical and surgical care | |
| 3 | Y60-Y69 | Misadventures to patients during surgical and medical care | |
| 4 | Y65 | Other misadventures during surgical and medical care | |
| 5 | Y65.2 | Failure in suture or ligature during surgical operation |
