Diagnosis Code

Y22 HANDGUN DISCHARGE, UNDETERMINED INTENT


Code Information

Diagnosis Code: Y22

Short Description: Handgun discharge, undetermined intent

Long Description: Handgun discharge, undetermined intent

The code Y22 is NOT VALID for claim submission

Code Classification:

  • External causes of morbidity and mortality (V01–Y99)
    • Event of undetermined intent (Y21-Y33)
      • Handgun discharge, undetermined intent (Y22)
        • Y22 Handgun discharge, undetermined intent

Code Version: 2022 ICD-10-CM


References to Index of Diseases and Injuries

The code Y22 has the following ICD-10-CM references to the Index of Diseases and Injuries
  • Inclusion Terms:
    • Discharge of gun for single hand use, undetermined intent
    • Discharge of pistol, undetermined intent
    • Discharge of revolver, undetermined intent
  • 7th Characters:
    • The appropriate 7th character is to be added to code @Y22*
  • Type 2 Excludes Notes:
    • very pistol (@Y24.8*)

Similar Codes

ICD-10 Code ICD-10 Description
Y22.XXXA Handgun discharge, undetermined intent, initial encounter
Y22.XXXD Handgun discharge, undetermined intent, subsequent encounter
Y22.XXXS Handgun discharge, undetermined intent, sequela


This page was last updated on: 10/1/2023