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Y90.6

Billable

Blood alcohol level of 120-199 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 dangerously high level of alcohol (120-199 mg per 100 ml of blood), indicating severe intoxication with serious health risks.

Coding Tips

  • •This level poses significant medical risk; ensure appropriate monitoring and supportive care is documented
  • •Consider coding for alcohol poisoning or toxic effects if clinically relevant

Code Hierarchy

└Y90Evidence of alcohol involvement determined by blood alcohol level└Y90.6Blood alcohol level of 120-199 mg/100 ml
└Y90.6Blood alcohol level of 120-199 mg/100 ml

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