Y24.8

Non-billable

Other firearm discharge, undetermined intent

Other 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

Parent Code

Y24

Child Codes

3

Coding Notes

Inclusion Terms

Alternative clinical terms for this condition

  • Paintball gun discharge, undetermined intent
  • Very pistol [flare] discharge, undetermined intent

Child Codes (3)

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code Y24.8?

ICD-10-CM code Y24.8 represents "Other firearm discharge, undetermined intent". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is Y24.8 a billable code?

No, Y24.8 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 3 child codes under Y24.8.

What chapter is Y24.8 in?

Y24.8 is in Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity (codes V00-Y99).

What are the subcategories under Y24.8?

Y24.8 has 3 child codes, including: Y24.8XXA (Other firearm discharge, undetermined intent, init encntr), Y24.8XXD (Other firearm discharge, undetermined intent, subs encntr), Y24.8XXS (Other firearm discharge, undetermined intent, sequela).

What are the UMLS CUIs for Y24.8?

Y24.8 is linked to 3 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C2906137, C2906135, C2906136. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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