2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code Y29Contact with blunt object, undetermined intent

ICD-10-CM Codes›V01–Y99›Y21-Y33›Y29

ICD-10-CM Y29
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

Y29 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for contact with blunt object, undetermined intent, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as Y29.XXXA, Y29.XXXD, and Y29.XXXS.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
Y29
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Category
Code Describes
Contact with blunt object, undetermined intent
Chapter
Y21-Y33
Event of undetermined intent

Code Classification

ChapterV01–Y99External causes of morbidity and mortality
SectionY21-Y33Event of undetermined intent
CategoryY29Contact with blunt object, undetermined intent
This CodeY29Contact with blunt object, undetermined intent

Tabular List NotesGuidance

Coding notes and annotation back-references applicable to this code.

7th Character Note

  • The appropriate 7th character is to be added to code Y29

7th Character

  • A - initial encounter
  • D - subsequent encounter
  • S - sequela

Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About Y29Overview

Is Y29 (Contact with blunt object, undetermined intent) a billable code?

No. This is a category header that groups the codes for contact with blunt object, undetermined intent, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for contact with blunt object, undetermined intent need a more specific code from this category, such as Y29.XXXA, Y29.XXXD, and Y29.XXXS.