Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
ICD-10-CM Y92 is the diagnosis code for 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.
Understanding where Y92 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, Y92 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
Y92 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "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.
Y92 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 has 10 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: Y92.0, Y92.1, Y92.2, Y92.3, Y92.4 and more.
Use Y92 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "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 Place of occurrence of the external cause is Y92.
No, Y92 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
Y92 is in Chapter 20 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, Y92 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.