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Y99.8

Billable

Other external cause status

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

What This Code Means

This code is used when there is an external cause status that doesn't fit into the other specified categories.

Coding Tips

  • •Use only when the specific external cause status cannot be classified into Y99.0, Y99.1, or Y99.2
  • •Document the actual status in the medical record for clarity and potential future recoding

Excludes 1 — Do NOT code together

  • civilian activity done for income or compensation (Y99.0)
  • military activity (Y99.1)

Code Hierarchy

└Y99External cause status└Y99.8Other external cause status
└Y99.8Other external cause status

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