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Y90.9

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Presence of alcohol in blood, level not specified

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

What This Code Means

Documentation that alcohol was present in the blood during testing, but the specific level was not measured or recorded.

Coding Tips

  • •Use this code only when alcohol presence is confirmed but the exact BAC level is unknown or not documented
  • •Encourage providers to obtain specific BAC values when possible for more precise coding

Code Hierarchy

└Y90Evidence of alcohol involvement determined by blood alcohol level└Y90.9Presence of alcohol in blood, level not specified
└Y90.9Presence of alcohol in blood, level not specified

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