Y22
Billable
ChapterV00–Y99
Rankcategory
Description
Handgun discharge, undetermined intent
About ICD-10-CM code Y22
Under V00-Y99 External Causes of Morbidity, within Event of undetermined intent (Y21-Y33), ICD-10-CM code Y22 describes Handgun discharge, undetermined intent. This code can be billed directly for covered encounters.
Metadata & Insights
- •Billable/specific code (valid for reimbursement).
- •Chapter 20: External Causes of Morbidity (V00-Y99).
Y21-Y33 Parent Instructions
Includes
- Undetermined intent is only for use when there is specific documentation in the record that the intent of the injury cannot be determined. If no such documentation is present, code to accidental (unintentional)
Instructional Notes
Includes
- Discharge of gun for single hand use, undetermined intent
- Discharge of pistol, undetermined intent
- Discharge of revolver, undetermined intent
Excludes2(Not included here. Code separately if applicable.)
Clinical Hierarchy
BillableHas subcodes
Applicable Ancestor Context
The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to Y22:
MS-DRG Classification
No direct MS-DRG triggers identified.
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