2027 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code Y22Handgun discharge, undetermined intent

ICD-10-CM Codes›V01–Y99›Y21-Y33›Y22

ICD-10-CM Y22
CMSSource: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027

Y22 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for handgun discharge, undetermined intent, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as Y22.XXXA, Y22.XXXD, and Y22.XXXS.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
Y22
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Category
Code Describes
Handgun discharge, undetermined intent
Short Description
Handgun discharge, undetermined intent
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Chapter
Y21-Y33
Event of undetermined intent

Code Classification

ChapterV01–Y99External causes of morbidity and mortality
SectionY21-Y33Event of undetermined intent
CategoryY22Handgun discharge, undetermined intent
This CodeY22Handgun discharge, undetermined intent

Instructional NotesGuidance

Instructions from the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List that apply to Y22: its own notes plus those printed at Chapter 20. A note printed at a category, block or chapter applies to every code under it.

Applicable To

Conditions this code is used for: synonyms of the title or, for "other specified" codes, the conditions assigned to it. The list is not exhaustive.

  • Discharge of gun for single hand use, undetermined intent
  • Discharge of pistol, undetermined intent
  • Discharge of revolver, undetermined intent

Excludes2

Not included here: the excluded condition is not part of this code, but a patient may have both, so both codes may be reported.

Notes

General instructions on how these codes are used.

From Chapter 20 (V00-Y99) External causes of morbidity and mortality applies to 7,461 codes
  • This chapter permits the classification of environmental events and circumstances as the cause of injury, and other adverse effects. Where a code from this section is applicable, it is intended that it shall be used secondary to a code from another chapter of the Classification indicating the nature of the condition. Most often, the condition will be classifiable to Chapter 19, Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88). Other conditions that may be stated to be due to external causes are classified in Chapters I to XVIII. For these conditions, codes from Chapter 20 should be used to provide additional information as to the cause of the condition.

7th Character

Every code in the category takes a 7th character from the listed values, with the placeholder X filling any empty positions before it.

  • The appropriate 7th character is to be added to code Y22
Values for category Y22 Encounter: Initial, Subsequent, Sequela
  • Ainitial encounter
  • Dsubsequent encounter
  • Ssequela

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular List. How to read instructional notes.

External Cause of Injuries IndexGuidance

References for this code in the External Cause of Injuries Index; each main term links to its index entry.

Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2026No changes
FY 2027CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Questions About Y22Overview

What is the ICD-10 code for handgun discharge, undetermined intent?

Y22 is the ICD-10-CM category for handgun discharge, undetermined intent, but it is a non-billable header: claims need a more specific code from this category, listed on this page.

Is Y22 (Handgun discharge, undetermined intent) a billable code?

No. This is a category header that groups the codes for handgun discharge, undetermined intent, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for handgun discharge, undetermined intent need a more specific code from this category, such as Y22.XXXA, Y22.XXXD, and Y22.XXXS.