Y26

Billable
ChapterV00–Y99
Rankcategory
Description

Exposure to smoke, fire and flames, undetermined intent

About ICD-10-CM code Y26

Under V00-Y99 External Causes of Morbidity, within Event of undetermined intent (Y21-Y33), ICD-10-CM code Y26 describes Exposure to smoke, fire and flames, 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)

Clinical Hierarchy

BillableHas subcodes
CH20External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)
Y21-Y33Event of undetermined intent (Y21-Y33)
Y26Exposure to smoke, fire and flames, undetermined intentBillable
Y26.XXXAExposure to smoke, fire and flames, undetermined intent, initial encounterBillable
Y26.XXXDExposure to smoke, fire and flames, undetermined intent, subsequent encounterBillable
Y26.XXXSExposure to smoke, fire and flames, undetermined intent, sequelaBillable

Applicable Ancestor Context

The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to Y26:

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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