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Y22

Billable
ChapterV00–Y99
Rankcategory
Official Description

Handgun discharge, undetermined intent

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
CH20External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)
Y21-Y33Event of undetermined intent (Y21-Y33)
Y22Handgun discharge, undetermined intentBillable
Y22.XXXAHandgun discharge, undetermined intent, initial encounterBillable
Y22.XXXDHandgun discharge, undetermined intent, subsequent encounterBillable
Y22.XXXSHandgun discharge, undetermined intent, sequelaBillable

Applicable Ancestor Context

The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to Y22:

blockY21-Y33
Event of undetermined intent (Y21-Y33)
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MS-DRG Classification

2026

No direct MS-DRG triggers identified.

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