ICD-10-CM Y95 is the diagnosis code for Nosocomial condition. 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 billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. 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 Y95 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, Y95 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
Y95 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Nosocomial condition". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
Y95 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.
Use Y95 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Nosocomial condition" 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 Nosocomial condition is Y95.
Yes, Y95 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
Y95 is in Chapter 20 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, Y95 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.