Y23
Non-Billable
ChapterV00–Y99
Rankcategory
Official Description
Rifle, shotgun and larger firearm discharge, undetermined intent
Use a more specific code (6 billable)
Y23.0Shotgun discharge, undetermined intentY23.1Hunting rifle discharge, undetermined intentY23.2Military firearm discharge, undetermined intentY23.3Machine gun discharge, undetermined intentY23.8Other larger firearm discharge, undetermined intentY23.9Unspecified larger firearm discharge, undetermined intent
Metadata & Insights
- •Non-billable category (requires more specific sub-code).
- •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
Excludes2(Not included here. Code separately if applicable.)
Clinical Hierarchy
BillableHas subcodes
Applicable Ancestor Context
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MS-DRG Classification
No direct MS-DRG triggers identified.
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