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Y90

⚠ Non-billable (Header)

Evidence of alcohol involvement determined by blood alcohol level

External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)

⚠️ This is a category header code — not billable. Use a more specific child code below.

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📋 Code Instructions

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  • • Code first: any associated alcohol related disorders (F10)

Child Codes (10)

Y90.0Blood alcohol level of less than 20 mg/100 mlY90.1Blood alcohol level of 20-39 mg/100 mlY90.2Blood alcohol level of 40-59 mg/100 mlY90.3Blood alcohol level of 60-79 mg/100 mlY90.4Blood alcohol level of 80-99 mg/100 mlY90.5Blood alcohol level of 100-119 mg/100 mlY90.6Blood alcohol level of 120-199 mg/100 mlY90.7Blood alcohol level of 200-239 mg/100 mlY90.8Blood alcohol level of 240 mg/100 ml or moreY90.9Presence of alcohol in blood, level not specified

Clinical Description

ICD-10-CM code Y90 represents evidence of alcohol involvement determined by blood alcohol level. This code falls under the External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99) classification. It is a non-billable category header code. A more specific child code from the list below must be used for billing and reimbursement purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code Y90?

ICD-10-CM code Y90 is "Evidence of alcohol involvement determined by blood alcohol level". It belongs to the category: External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99).

Is Y90 a billable ICD-10 code?

No, Y90 is a non-billable header code. A more specific child code must be used for billing.

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Code Information

CodeY90
BillableNo — Header code
CategoryExternal causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)
Excludes10 rule(s)
Excludes20 note(s)
Child codes10

Data Source

CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List

Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)