2023 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code Y90

Evidence of alcohol involvement determined by blood alcohol level

    2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Non-Billable/Non-Specific Code
  • Y90 should not be used for reimbursement purposes as there are multiple codes below it that contain a greater level of detail.
  • Short description: Evidence of alcohol involv determined by blood alcohol level
  • The 2023 edition of ICD-10-CM Y90 became effective on October 1, 2022.
  • This is the American ICD-10-CM version of Y90 - other international versions of ICD-10 Y90 may differ.
ICD-10-CM Coding Rules
  • Y90 describes the circumstance causing an injury, not the nature of the injury.
Code First
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Certain conditions have both an underlying etiology and multiple body system manifestations due to the underlying etiology. For such conditions, ICD-10-CM has a coding convention that requires the underlying condition be sequenced first followed by the manifestation. Wherever such a combination exists there is a "use additional code" note at the etiology code, and a "code first" note at the manifestation code. These instructional notes indicate the proper sequencing order of the codes, etiology followed by manifestation. In most cases the manifestation codes will have in the code title, "in diseases classified elsewhere." Codes with this title are a component of the etiology/manifestation convention. The code title indicates that it is a manifestation code. "In diseases classified elsewhere" codes are never permitted to be used as first listed or principle diagnosis codes. They must be used in conjunction with an underlying condition code and they must be listed following the underlying condition.
  • any associated alcohol related disorders (
    ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code F10

    Alcohol related disorders

      2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Non-Billable/Non-Specific Code
    Use Additional
    • code for blood alcohol level, if applicable (Y90.-)
    F10
    )
The following code(s) above Y90 contain annotation back-references
Annotation Back-References
In this context, annotation back-references refer to codes that contain:
  • Applicable To annotations, or
  • Code Also annotations, or
  • Code First annotations, or
  • Excludes1 annotations, or
  • Excludes2 annotations, or
  • Includes annotations, or
  • Note annotations, or
  • Use Additional annotations
that may be applicable to Y90:
  • V00-Y99
    2023 ICD-10-CM Range V00-Y99

    External causes of morbidity

    Note
    • This chapter permits the classification of environmental events and circumstances as the cause of injury, and other adverse effects. Where a code from this section is applicable, it is intended that it shall be used secondary to a code from another chapter of the Classification indicating the nature of the condition. Most often, the condition will be classifiable to Chapter 19, Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88). Other conditions that may be stated to be due to external causes are classified in Chapters I to XVIII. For these conditions, codes from Chapter 20 should be used to provide additional information as to the cause of the condition.
    External causes of morbidity
  • Y90-Y99
    2023 ICD-10-CM Range Y90-Y99

    Supplementary factors related to causes of morbidity classified elsewhere

    Note
    • These categories may be used to provide supplementary information concerning causes of morbidity. They are not to be used for single-condition coding.
    Supplementary factors related to causes of morbidity classified elsewhere
Code History
  • 2016 (effective 10/1/2015): New code (first year of non-draft ICD-10-CM)
  • 2017 (effective 10/1/2016): No change
  • 2018 (effective 10/1/2017): No change
  • 2019 (effective 10/1/2018): No change
  • 2020 (effective 10/1/2019): No change
  • 2021 (effective 10/1/2020): No change
  • 2022 (effective 10/1/2021): No change
  • 2023 (effective 10/1/2022): No change
Code annotations containing back-references to Y90:
  • Use Additional: R78.0
    , F10
    ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code R78.0

    Finding of alcohol in blood

      2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Billable/Specific Code
    Use Additional
    • external cause code (Y90.-), for detail regarding alcohol level.
    ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code F10

    Alcohol related disorders

      2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Non-Billable/Non-Specific Code
    Use Additional
    • code for blood alcohol level, if applicable (Y90.-)
ICD-10-CM Codes Adjacent To Y90
Y84.0 Cardiac catheterization as the cause of abnormal reaction of the patient, or of later complication, without mention of misadventure at the time of the procedure
Y84.1 Kidney dialysis as the cause of abnormal reaction of the patient, or of later complication, without mention of misadventure at the time of the procedure
Y84.2 Radiological procedure and radiotherapy as the cause of abnormal reaction of the patient, or of later complication, without mention of misadventure at the time of the procedure
Y84.3 Shock therapy as the cause of abnormal reaction of the patient, or of later complication, without mention of misadventure at the time of the procedure
Y84.4 Aspiration of fluid as the cause of abnormal reaction of the patient, or of later complication, without mention of misadventure at the time of the procedure
Y84.5 Insertion of gastric or duodenal sound as the cause of abnormal reaction of the patient, or of later complication, without mention of misadventure at the time of the procedure
Y84.6 Urinary catheterization as the cause of abnormal reaction of the patient, or of later complication, without mention of misadventure at the time of the procedure
Y84.7 Blood-sampling as the cause of abnormal reaction of the patient, or of later complication, without mention of misadventure at the time of the procedure
Y84.8 Other medical procedures as the cause of abnormal reaction of the patient, or of later complication, without mention of misadventure at the time of the procedure
Y84.9 Medical procedure, unspecified as the cause of abnormal reaction of the patient, or of later complication, without mention of misadventure at the time of the procedure
Y90 Evidence of alcohol involvement determined by blood alcohol level
Y90.0 Blood alcohol level of less than 20 mg/100 ml
Y90.1 Blood alcohol level of 20-39 mg/100 ml
Y90.2 Blood alcohol level of 40-59 mg/100 ml
Y90.3 Blood alcohol level of 60-79 mg/100 ml
Y90.4 Blood alcohol level of 80-99 mg/100 ml
Y90.5 Blood alcohol level of 100-119 mg/100 ml
Y90.6 Blood alcohol level of 120-199 mg/100 ml
Y90.7 Blood alcohol level of 200-239 mg/100 ml
Y90.8 Blood alcohol level of 240 mg/100 ml or more
Y90.9 Presence of alcohol in blood, level not specified

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