Diagnosis Code

Y23 RIFLE, SHOTGUN AND LARGER FIREARM DISCHARGE, UNDET INTENT


Code Information

Diagnosis Code: Y23

Short Description: Rifle, shotgun and larger firearm discharge, undet intent

Long Description: Rifle, shotgun and larger firearm discharge, undetermined intent

The code Y23 is NOT VALID for claim submission

Code Classification:

  • External causes of morbidity and mortality (V01–Y99)
    • Event of undetermined intent (Y21-Y33)
      • Rifle, shotgun and larger firearm discharge, undet intent (Y23)
        • Y23 Rifle, shotgun and larger firearm discharge, undet intent

Code Version: 2022 ICD-10-CM


References to Index of Diseases and Injuries

The code Y23 has the following ICD-10-CM references to the Index of Diseases and Injuries
  • 7th Characters:
    • The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category @Y23*
  • Type 2 Excludes Notes:
    • airgun (@Y24.0*)

Similar Codes

ICD-10 Code ICD-10 Description
Y23.0 Shotgun discharge, undetermined intent
Y23.0XXA Shotgun discharge, undetermined intent, initial encounter
Y23.0XXD Shotgun discharge, undetermined intent, subsequent encounter
Y23.0XXS Shotgun discharge, undetermined intent, sequela
Y23.1 Hunting rifle discharge, undetermined intent
Y23.1XXA Hunting rifle discharge, undetermined intent, initial encounter
Y23.1XXD Hunting rifle discharge, undetermined intent, subsequent encounter
Y23.1XXS Hunting rifle discharge, undetermined intent, sequela
Y23.2 Military firearm discharge, undetermined intent
Y23.2XXA Military firearm discharge, undetermined intent, initial encounter
Y23.2XXD Military firearm discharge, undetermined intent, subsequent encounter
Y23.2XXS Military firearm discharge, undetermined intent, sequela
Y23.3 Machine gun discharge, undetermined intent
Y23.3XXA Machine gun discharge, undetermined intent, initial encounter
Y23.3XXD Machine gun discharge, undetermined intent, subsequent encounter
Y23.3XXS Machine gun discharge, undetermined intent, sequela
Y23.8 Other larger firearm discharge, undetermined intent
Y23.8XXA Other larger firearm discharge, undetermined intent, initial encounter
Y23.8XXD Other larger firearm discharge, undetermined intent, subsequent encounter
Y23.8XXS Other larger firearm discharge, undetermined intent, sequela
Y23.9 Unspecified larger firearm discharge, undetermined intent
Y23.9XXA Unspecified larger firearm discharge, undetermined intent, initial encounter
Y23.9XXD Unspecified larger firearm discharge, undetermined intent, subsequent encounter
Y23.9XXS Unspecified larger firearm discharge, undetermined intent, sequela


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