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Y92.828

Billable

Other wilderness area as the place of occurrence of the external cause

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

What This Code Means

An injury or accident that occurred in a wilderness area not specifically categorized, such as mountains, grasslands, or other natural outdoor environments.

Coding Tips

  • •This is a catch-all code for wilderness locations not covered by Y92.820 or Y92.821
  • •Document the specific wilderness type in the medical record for better clarity

Code Hierarchy

└Y92Place of occurrence of the external cause└Y92.8Other places as the place of occurrence of the external cause└Y92.82Wilderness area└Y92.828Other wilderness area as the place of occurrence of the external cause
└Y92.828Other wilderness area as the place of occurrence of the external cause

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