ICD-10-CM Y99.9: Unspecified external cause status

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for Y99.9

Unspecified external cause status

Parent Code (Less Specific):

About ICD-10-CM Code Y99.9 (Unspecified external cause status)

ICD-10-CM code Y99.9 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 Y99.9 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about Y99.9 - Unspecified external cause status. 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 Unspecified external cause status.