U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

Y90 ICD-10-CM Code: Evidence of alcohol involvement determined by blood alcohol level

A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.

Code definition

Official description

Y90

Evidence of alcohol involvement determined by blood alcohol level

ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification

Classification

Where Y90 sits

  1. 1

    Chapter 20

    External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)

  2. 2

    Section

    Supplementary factors related to causes of morbidity classified elsewhere (Y90-Y99)

  3. 3

    Category Y90

    Evidence of alcohol involvement determined by blood alcohol level

  4. 4

    Code Y90

    Evidence of alcohol involvement determined by blood alcohol level

More specific choices

Codes under Y90

Y90 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.

Y90.0

Blood alcohol level of less than 20 mg/100 ml

Y90.1

Blood alcohol level of 20-39 mg/100 ml

Y90.2

Blood alcohol level of 40-59 mg/100 ml

Y90.3

Blood alcohol level of 60-79 mg/100 ml

Y90.4

Blood alcohol level of 80-99 mg/100 ml

Y90.5

Blood alcohol level of 100-119 mg/100 ml

Y90.6

Blood alcohol level of 120-199 mg/100 ml

Y90.7

Blood alcohol level of 200-239 mg/100 ml

Y90.8

Blood alcohol level of 240 mg/100 ml or more

Y90.9

Presence of alcohol in blood, level not specified

Documentation details

Notes for this code

Inclusion terms

No inclusion terms are listed for Y90.

Code first

  • any associated alcohol related disorders (F10)

Use additional code

No “use additional code” instruction is listed for Y90.

Excludes1

Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.

No Excludes1 note is listed for Y90.

Excludes2

Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.

No Excludes2 note is listed for Y90.

Transparency

Source and release

Data release

U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

Effective date

Oct 1, 2026

Publisher

Vero Scribe Inc.

This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.

Review the CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM source

Code-specific guidance

Frequently asked questions

What does ICD-10-CM code Y90 mean?

Y90 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Evidence of alcohol involvement determined by blood alcohol level.”

Is Y90 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?

No. Y90 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.

Where is Y90 located in ICD-10-CM?

Y90 is listed in Chapter 20, External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99), within Supplementary factors related to causes of morbidity classified elsewhere (Y90-Y99) (Y90–Y99), under category Y90, Evidence of alcohol involvement determined by blood alcohol level.

What coding notes are listed for Y90?

No inclusion terms are listed for Y90 in this reference record. Code-first instructions: any associated alcohol related disorders (F10). No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.

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