Is ICD-10-CM code Y90 billable?

No, Y90 (Evidence of alcohol involvement determined by blood alcohol level) is a non-billable ICD-10-CM code. It must be coded to a more specific subcategory before it can be used for reimbursement.

What chapter does ICD-10-CM code Y90 belong to?

Y90 belongs to Chapter 20 of the ICD-10-CM tabular list: V00–Y99 (External Causes of Morbidity).

Y90Not billable, use a more specific code below

Evidence of alcohol involvement determined by blood alcohol level

In Supplementary factors related to causes of morbidity classified elsewhere (Y90-Y99), chapter 20: External Causes of Morbidity

10 billable codes under Y90: none are a CC or MCC; none map to an HCC.

Instructional notes

Code first: code the underlying condition first, then this code

any associated alcohol related disorders (F10)

Official coding guidelines

From the ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY 2027 (CMS and NCHS). Links open the PDF at the right page.

Covers how to report external cause codes (V00-Y99) describing cause, intent, place, activity, and status. They are never principal or first-listed, and reporting is voluntary unless required.

General External Cause Coding Guidelines (page 88)
Place of Occurrence Guideline (page 89)
Activity Code (page 89)
Place of Occurrence, Activity, and Status Codes Used with other External Cause Code (page 89)
If the Reporting Format Limits the Number of External Cause Codes (page 90)
Multiple External Cause Coding Guidelines (page 90)
Child and Adult Abuse Guideline (page 90)
Unknown or Undetermined Intent Guideline (page 91)

Read Section I.C.20 (page 87), 3 more topics

All codes under Y90

Y90 can't be used on a claim. Pick a billable code below; grey headings group them.

Y90 MS-DRGs

This code does not group to an MS-DRG as a principal diagnosis.

Other codes that refer to Y90

Notes on these codes point to Y90.

F10 Use Additional Code: code for blood alcohol level, if applicable (Y90.-)
R78.0 Use Additional Code: external cause code (Y90.-), for detail regarding alcohol level.

About the condition

Plain-language background from MedlinePlus (National Library of Medicine), not coding guidance.

Alcohol

Many Americans drink alcohol at least occasionally. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans say that adults of legal drinking age should either not drink or drink in moderation. Drinking less is better for your health than drinking more. Also, there are some people who should not drink at all.

Code history

Valid since FY2016, when ICD-10-CM took effect on October 1, 2015. No changes since.