2025 ICD-10-CM code Y92.89
Other specified places as the place of occurrence of the external cause. This code captures the location of an event resulting in injury or other adverse effect, when the location isn't covered by other Y92 codes.
Modifiers are not applicable to ICD-10-CM codes.
The medical necessity for this code is to capture supplemental information regarding the place of occurrence. It enhances the understanding of how and where the condition happened.
It is the clinician's responsibility to accurately document the location of the incident that caused the patient's condition. This ensures proper coding and provides valuable epidemiological data.
- 20. External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)
- External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)Supplementary factors related to causes of morbidity classified elsewhere (Y90-Y99)Place of occurrence of the external cause (Y92) Other specified places as the place of occurrence of the external cause (Y92.89)
In simple words: This code indicates that the injury or illness happened in a place not otherwise specified, like a derelict house. It's used along with other codes to give a more complete picture of how the injury occurred.
Other specified places as the place of occurrence of the external cause. This code is used to classify the location where an external cause of morbidity occurred, when the specific location is not described by other codes in the Y92 series.It should be used in conjunction with a code from another chapter indicating the nature of the condition (e.g., injury, poisoning) and an activity code (Y93). It’s important to note that this code is used for supplementary purposes and should not be the sole diagnosis code.
Example 1: A patient presents to the ER with a fractured arm after falling in a derelict house. The physician documents the location of the fall, and Y92.89 is coded as a supplementary code, alongside the code for the fracture (e.g., S42.202A)., A patient sustains a laceration requiring sutures after tripping on debris in an abandoned building. Y92.89 helps specify the location of the event., A patient develops an allergic reaction after exposure to a chemical while exploring a derelict factory. The code would be used to capture the place of occurrence.
Documentation should clearly state the specific location where the injury or illness occurred, such as "derelict house,"“abandoned building,” or “abandoned factory” and describe the circumstances surrounding the event. Any associated activity (Y93) and the patient's status (Y99) at the time of the incident should also be documented.
** It's crucial to accurately document the context of the event and the patient's condition for proper coding and subsequent analysis.
- Payment Status: Active
- Modifier TC rule: Not applicable.
- Fee Schedule: Not applicable.
- Specialties:Any specialty can use this code as long as the encounter involves an injury or other health condition related to an external cause in a specified place other than those specifically listed in the Y92 series.
- Place of Service:Any place of service can be relevant depending on where the patient is treated after the incident.