ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for Y24
Other and unspecified firearm discharge, undetermined intent
Coding Notes & Guidelines for Y24
- BB gun discharge, undetermined intent
- Pellet gun discharge, undetermined intent
- Paintball gun discharge, undetermined intent
- Very pistol [flare] discharge, undetermined intent
The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category Y24
- A: initial encounter
- D: subsequent encounter
- S: sequela
Child Codes (More Specific Codes for Y24):
About ICD-10-CM Code Y24 (Other and unspecified firearm discharge)
ICD-10-CM code Y24 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM Y24 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about Y24 - Other and unspecified firearm discharge, undetermined intent. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Other and unspecified firearm discharge related to undetermined intent.