R78.0

Billable

Finding of alcohol in blood

R78.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for Finding of alcohol in blood. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.

Status
Billable
Chapter
R00-R99
Parent
R78
Edition
FY2026

R00-R99 Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

Many Americans drink alcohol at least occasionally. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans say that adults of legal drinking age should either not drink or drink in moderation. Drinking less is better for your health than drinking more. Also, there are some people who should not drink at all. If you are going to drink, it's important to know how alcohol affects you and how much is too much. How does alcohol affect the…

Read more about Alcohol at MedlinePlus ↗

Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.

Use additional code

  • external cause code (Y90.-), for detail regarding alcohol level.

Conditions mapped to this code

MedlinePlus · NIH

Plain-language health-topic references grounded in MedlinePlus (NIH/NLM).

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code R78.0?
R78.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Finding of alcohol in blood". It falls under R00-R99 Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified.
Is R78.0 a billable code?
Yes — R78.0 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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