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Y90.5

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Blood alcohol level of 100-119 mg/100 ml

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

What This Code Means

A blood alcohol test showing a very high level of alcohol (100-119 mg per 100 ml of blood), indicating severe intoxication with marked impairment.

Coding Tips

  • •At this level, significant health risks exist; monitor for respiratory depression and other complications
  • •Document any associated injuries, accidents, or medical complications from the intoxication

Code Hierarchy

└Y90Evidence of alcohol involvement determined by blood alcohol level└Y90.5Blood alcohol level of 100-119 mg/100 ml
└Y90.5Blood alcohol level of 100-119 mg/100 ml

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