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
Applicable Ancestor Context
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MS-DRG Classification
No direct MS-DRG triggers identified.
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