Y24.9⚠ Requires 7th Character

Unspecified firearm discharge, undetermined intent

⚠ 7th Character Required

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category Y24

This code is not valid for billing without a 7th character. Append one of the following to Y24.9:

Ainitial encounterY24.9XXADsubsequent encounterY24.9XXDSsequelaY24.9XXS

Sub-codes of Y24.9(3)

Y24.9 is a non-billable header. Select a sub-code to bill.

Y24.9AUnspecified firearm discharge, undetermined intent, initial …✓ BillableY24.9DUnspecified firearm discharge, undetermined intent, subseque…✓ BillableY24.9SUnspecified firearm discharge, undetermined intent, sequela✓ Billable

Also Indexed As(ICD-10-CM Alphabetic Index)

These clinical terms, synonyms, and manifestations all map to Y24.9 in the official ICD-10-CM Alphabetic Index.

Discharge (accidental), firearm (accidental)Discharge (accidental), firearm (accidental), stated as undetermined whether accidental or intentionalGunshot woundUndetermined intent (contact) (exposure), firearm discharge

Code Hierarchy

┌20External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)├Y21-Y33Event of undetermined intent (Y21-Y33)├Y24Other and unspecified firearm discharge, undetermined intent
└Y24.9Unspecified firearm discharge, undetermined intent

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