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Y23

Non-billable

Rifle, shotgun and larger firearm discharge, undet intent

Rifle, shotgun and larger firearm discharge, undetermined intent

This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.

Status

Non-billable / Header

Block

Y21-Y33

Child Codes

6

ICD-11 Mapping

1 equivalent

Coding Notes

Excludes 2

Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both

7th Character Definitions

  • A - initial encounter
  • D - subsequent encounter
  • S - sequela

Child Codes (6)

ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(2)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for rifle, shotgun and larger firearm discharge, undet intent?

The ICD-10-CM code for rifle, shotgun and larger firearm discharge, undet intent is Y23. The full clinical description is "Rifle, shotgun and larger firearm discharge, undetermined intent". Y23 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code Y23 mean?

ICD-10-CM code Y23 represents “Rifle, shotgun and larger firearm discharge, undetermined intent”. It is classified under Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is Y23 a billable code?

No, Y23 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 6 child codes under Y23.

What chapter is Y23 in?

Y23 is in Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity (codes V00-Y99).

What are the subcategories under Y23?

Y23 has 6 child codes, including: Y23.0 (Shotgun discharge, undetermined intent), Y23.1 (Hunting rifle discharge, undetermined intent), Y23.2 (Military firearm discharge, undetermined intent), Y23.3 (Machine gun discharge, undetermined intent), and 2 more.

What are the UMLS CUIs for Y23?

Y23 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0480961. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

How does Y23 relate to ICF functioning codes?

ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like rifle, shotgun and larger firearm discharge, undet intent affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.

What is the ICD-11 equivalent of Y23?

Y23 maps to the ICD-11 code: PG71 (Struck by projectile from rifle, shotgun or larger firearm of undetermined intent).

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Includes SNOMED Clinical Terms® (SNOMED CT®) used by permission of SNOMED International. Includes content from the UMLS Metathesaurus, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.