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R78.0

Billable

Finding of alcohol in blood

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

Detection of alcohol in the bloodstream, indicating recent alcohol consumption.

Coding Tips

  • •This is a finding code; if alcohol use disorder or intoxication is documented, code those conditions separately
  • •Document the blood alcohol level (BAC) when available, as it may affect clinical decision-making and legal implications

Use Additional Code

  • external cause code (Y90.-), for detail regarding alcohol level.

Code Hierarchy

└R78Findings of drugs and other substances, not normally found in blood└R78.0Finding of alcohol in blood
└R78.0Finding of alcohol in blood

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