R78.0
Finding of alcohol in blood
Coding guidance (WHO 2019)
Use additional external cause code (Y90), if desired, for detail regarding alcohol level.
Sibling codes
R78Findings of drugs and other substances, not normally found in bloodR78.1Finding of opiate drug in bloodR78.2Finding of cocaine in bloodR78.3Finding of hallucinogen in bloodR78.4Finding of other drugs of addictive potential in bloodR78.5Finding of psychotropic drug in bloodR78.6Finding of steroid agent in bloodR78.7Finding of abnormal level of heavy metals in bloodR78.8Finding of other specified substances, not normally found in bloodR78.9Finding of unspecified substance, not normally found in blood