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Version 2025
Non-Billable Code

2025 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code Y90

Evidence of alcohol involvement determined by blood alcohol level

ICD-10-CM Code:
Y90
ICD-10 Code for:
Evidence of alcohol involv determined by blood alcohol level
Is Billable?
Not Valid for Submission
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Y90 is a non-specific and non-billable diagnosis code code, consider using a code with a higher level of specificity for a diagnosis of evidence of alcohol involvement determined by blood alcohol level. The code is not specific and is NOT valid for the year 2025 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions. Category or Header define the heading of a category of codes that may be further subdivided by the use of 4th, 5th, 6th or 7th characters.

Specific Coding Applicable to Evidence of alcohol involv determined by blood alcohol level

Non-specific codes like Y90 require more digits to indicate the appropriate level of specificity. Consider using any of the following ICD-10-CM codes with a higher level of specificity when coding for evidence of alcohol involv determined by blood alcohol level:

  • Use Y90.0 for Blood alcohol level of less than 20 mg/100 ml - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use Y90.1 for Blood alcohol level of 20-39 mg/100 ml - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use Y90.2 for Blood alcohol level of 40-59 mg/100 ml - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use Y90.3 for Blood alcohol level of 60-79 mg/100 ml - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use Y90.4 for Blood alcohol level of 80-99 mg/100 ml - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use Y90.5 for Blood alcohol level of 100-119 mg/100 ml - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use Y90.6 for Blood alcohol level of 120-199 mg/100 ml - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use Y90.7 for Blood alcohol level of 200-239 mg/100 ml - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use Y90.8 for Blood alcohol level of 240 mg/100 ml or more - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use Y90.9 for Presence of alcohol in blood, level not specified - BILLABLE CODE

Code Classification

  • External causes of morbidity and mortality
    (V01–Y99)
    • Supplementary factors related to causes of morbidity classified elsewhere
      (Y90-Y99)
      • Evidence of alcohol involvement determined by blood alcohol level
        (Y90)

Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries

The following annotation back-references are applicable to this diagnosis code. The Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries is a list of ICD-10-CM codes, organized "head to toe" into chapters and sections with coding notes and guidance for inclusions, exclusions, descriptions and more.


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Certain conditions have both an underlying etiology and multiple body system manifestations due to the underlying etiology. For such conditions, the ICD-10-CM has a coding convention that requires the underlying condition be sequenced first followed by the manifestation. Wherever such a combination exists, there is a "use additional code" note at the etiology code, and a "code first" note at the manifestation code. These instructional notes indicate the proper sequencing order of the codes, etiology followed by manifestation.
  • any associated alcohol related disorders F10

Patient Education


Alcohol

Many Americans drink alcohol at least occasionally. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans say that adults of legal drinking age should either not drink or drink in moderation. Drinking less is better for your health than drinking more. Also, there are some people who should not drink at all.

If you are going to drink, it's important to know how alcohol affects you and how much is too much.

How does alcohol affect the body?

Alcohol is a central nervous system depressant. This means that it is a drug that slows down brain activity. It can change your mood, behavior, and self-control. It can cause problems with memory and thinking clearly. Alcohol can also affect your coordination and physical control.

Alcohol also has effects on the other organs in your body. For example, it can raise your blood pressure and heart rate. If you drink too much at once, it could make you throw up.

Why are the effects of alcohol different from person to person?

Alcohol's effects vary from person to person, depending on a variety of factors, including:

  • How much you drink
  • How often you drink
  • Your age
  • Your sex
  • Your genetics
  • Your overall health
  • Whether or not you have a family history of alcohol problems

What is moderate drinking?

  • For most women, moderate drinking is no more than 1 standard drink a day
  • For most men, moderate drinking is no more than 2 standard drinks a day

Even though moderate drinking may be safe for many people, there are still risks. Moderate drinking can raise the risk of death from certain cancers and heart diseases.

What is a standard drink?

In the United States, a standard drink is one that contains about 14 grams of pure alcohol, which is found in:

  • 12 ounces of regular beer (5% alcohol content)
  • 5 ounces of wine (12% alcohol content)
  • 1.5 ounces or a "shot" of distilled spirits or liquor (40% alcohol content)

Who should not drink alcohol?

Some people should not drink alcohol at all, including those who:

  • Are in recovery from an alcohol use disorder (AUD)
  • Are are unable to control the amount they drink
  • Are under age 21
  • Are pregnant or trying to become pregnant
  • Are taking medicines that can interact with alcohol
  • Have medical conditions that get can worse if you drink alcohol
  • Are planning on driving
  • Will be operating machinery or doing activities that require skill, coordination, and alertness

If you have questions about whether it is safe for you to drink, talk with your health care provider.

What is excessive drinking?

Excessive drinking includes binge drinking and heavy alcohol use:

  • Binge drinking is drinking so much at once that your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) level is 0.08% or more:
    • For men, this usually happens after having 5 or more drinks within a few hours.
    • For women, it is usually after about 4 or more drinks within a few hours.
  • Heavy alcohol use means:
    • For men, having more than 5 drinks on any day or more than 15 drinks per week.
    • For women, having more than 4 drinks on any day or more than 8 drinks per week.

Binge drinking raises your risk of injuries, car crashes, and alcohol overdose. It also puts you at risk of becoming violent or being the victim of violence.

Heavy alcohol use over a long period of time may cause health problems such as:

  • Alcohol use disorder (AUD)
  • Liver diseases, including cirrhosis and fatty liver disease
  • Heart diseases
  • Increased risk of certain cancers
  • Increased risk of injuries

Heavy alcohol use can also cause problems at home, at work, and with friends. But treatment can help.

NIH: National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism


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Code History

  • FY 2024 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2023 through 9/30/2024
  • FY 2023 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2022 through 9/30/2023
  • FY 2022 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2021 through 9/30/2022
  • FY 2021 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2020 through 9/30/2021
  • FY 2020 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2019 through 9/30/2020
  • FY 2019 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2018 through 9/30/2019
  • FY 2018 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2017 through 9/30/2018
  • FY 2017 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2016 through 9/30/2017
  • FY 2016 - New Code, effective from 10/1/2015 through 9/30/2016. This was the first year ICD-10-CM was implemented into the HIPAA code set.