Y28.8⚠ Requires 7th Character

Contact with other sharp object, undetermined intent

⚠ 7th Character Required

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category Y28

This code is not valid for billing without a 7th character. Append one of the following to Y28.8:

Ainitial encounterY28.8XXADsubsequent encounterY28.8XXDSsequelaY28.8XXS

Sub-codes of Y28.8(3)

Y28.8 is a non-billable header. Select a sub-code to bill.

Y28.8AContact with other sharp object, undetermined intent, initia…✓ BillableY28.8DContact with other sharp object, undetermined intent, subseq…✓ BillableY28.8SContact with other sharp object, undetermined intent, sequel…✓ Billable

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

These clinical terms, synonyms, and manifestations all map to Y28.8 in the official ICD-10-CM Alphabetic Index.

Bayonet wound, stated as undetermined whether accidental or intentionalUndetermined intent (contact) (exposure), sharp object, specified object NEC

Code Hierarchy

┌20External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)├Y21-Y33Event of undetermined intent (Y21-Y33)├Y28Contact with sharp object, undetermined intent
└Y28.8Contact with other sharp object, undetermined intent

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