Y92.238

✓ Billable

Other place in hospital as the place of occurrence of the external cause

External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)

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Y92.23

• ambulatory (outpatient) health services establishments (Y92.53-)
• home for the sick as the place of occurrence of the external cause (Y92.12-)
• hospice as the place of occurrence of the external cause (Y92.12-)
• nursing home as the place of occurrence of the external cause (Y92.12-)

Y92.2

• building under construction as the place of occurrence of the external cause (Y92.6)
• residential institution as the place of occurrence of the external cause (Y92.1)
• school dormitory as the place of occurrence of the external cause (Y92.16-)
• sports and athletics area of schools as the place of occurrence of the external cause (Y92.3-)

Clinical Description

ICD-10-CM code Y92.238 represents other place in hospital as the place of occurrence of the external cause. This code falls under the External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99) classification. It is a billable/specific code valid for HIPAA-covered transactions as of October 1, 2025 (FY2026). This code can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes on insurance claims.

This is a 7-character code at the 6th level of specificity. This is the most specific code available in this subcategory. Coders should note that Y92.238 has 8 Excludes1 restriction(s) — codes that cannot be reported together on the same claim.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code Y92.238?

ICD-10-CM code Y92.238 is "Other place in hospital as the place of occurrence of the external cause". It belongs to the category: External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99).

Is Y92.238 a billable ICD-10 code?

Yes, Y92.238 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What codes are excluded with Y92.238?

Y92.238 has 8 Excludes1 rule(s). These codes are mutually exclusive and cannot be coded together on the same claim.

Related Codes in Y92.23

Other codes in the same category that may be relevant for differential coding:

Y92.230Patient room in hospital as the place of occurrence of the external cause Y92.231Patient bathroom in hospital as the place of occurrence of the external cause Y92.232Corridor of hospital as the place of occurrence of the external cause Y92.233Cafeteria of hospital as the place of occurrence of the external cause Y92.234Operating room of hospital as the place of occurrence of the external cause Y92.239Unspecified place in hospital as the place of occurrence of the external cause

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Code Information

CodeY92.238

BillableYes

ParentY92.23

CategoryExternal causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)

Excludes18 rule(s)

Excludes20 note(s)

Data Source

CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List

Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)