Y28
Non-billableContact with sharp object, undetermined intent
Contact with sharp object, undetermined intent
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
7th Character Definitions
- A - initial encounter
- D - subsequent encounter
- S - sequela
Child Codes (5)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(1)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for contact with sharp object, undetermined intent?
The ICD-10-CM code for contact with sharp object, undetermined intent is Y28. The full clinical description is "Contact with sharp object, undetermined intent". Y28 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code Y28 mean?
ICD-10-CM code Y28 represents “Contact with sharp object, 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 Y28 a billable code?
No, Y28 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 5 child codes under Y28.
What chapter is Y28 in?
Y28 is in Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity (codes V00-Y99).
What are the subcategories under Y28?
Y28 has 5 child codes, including: Y28.0 (Contact with sharp glass, undetermined intent), Y28.1 (Contact with knife, undetermined intent), Y28.2 (Contact with sword or dagger, undetermined intent), Y28.8 (Contact with other sharp object, undetermined intent), and 1 more.
What are the UMLS CUIs for Y28?
Y28 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0481016. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does Y28 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like contact with sharp object, undetermined 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 Y28?
Y28 maps to the ICD-11 code: PG9Z&XE4BU.
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