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Crashing of motor vehicle, undetermined intent (Y32)

The ICD-10 code Y32 is used to classify injuries resulting from a motor vehicle crash when the intent behind the crash is unknown or undetermined. This code covers situations where it's unclear whether the crash was accidental, intentional, or due to other causes.

Specifically, the code Y32.XXXA refers to the initial encounter for an injury caused by an undetermined motor vehicle crash, while Y32.XXXD indicates a subsequent encounter, such as follow-up care. The Y32.XXXS code applies to sequela, which are complications or conditions that arise as a direct result of the original injury. These codes are essential for accurately documenting injuries described as "injury of unknown intent associated with moving vehicles" or "injury of unknown intent due to motor vehicle crash." Understanding these helps medical coders identify the correct code when details about the crash’s purpose are unclear and ensure proper classification of motor vehicle injury cases with undetermined intent.

Instructional Notations

7th Character Note

Certain ICD-10-CM categories have applicable 7th characters. The applicable 7th character is required for all codes within the category, or as the notes in the Tabular List instruct. The 7th character must always be the 7th character in the data field. If a code that requires a 7th character is not 6 characters, a placeholder X must be used to fill in the empty characters.

  • The appropriate 7th character is to be added to code Y32

7th Character

Indicates that a seventh character is to be assigned to codes in a subcategory.

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