Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
ICD-10-CM Y92.48 is the diagnosis code for Other paved roadways as the place of occurrence of the external cause. This code falls under the section "Supplementary factors related to causes of morbidity classified elsewhere" within Chapter 20 — External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99). It is a non-billable/non-specific ICD-10-CM code that should not be used for reimbursement. A more specific sub-code is required for billing. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
Always refer to the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List for complete coding guidelines. Ensure documentation supports the specificity of the code selected. When in doubt, consult a certified medical coder or the latest CMS guidelines.
Understanding where Y92.48 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, Y92.48 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
Y92.48 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Other paved roadways as the place of occurrence of the external cause". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of Y92.48 is Y92.4 ("Street, highway and other paved roadways as the place of occurrence of the external cause"). Y92.48 provides a more specific classification within this category.
Y92.48 is located in Section Y90-Y99 — "Supplementary factors related to causes of morbidity classified elsewhere" within Chapter 20 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Y92.48 has 4 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: Y92.480, Y92.481, Y92.482, Y92.488.
Use Y92.48 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Other paved roadways as the place of occurrence of the external cause" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Other paved roadways as the place of occurrence of the external cause is Y92.48.
No, Y92.48 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
Y92.48 is in Chapter 20 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, Y92.48 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.