Y22.XXXS — Handgun discharge, undetermined intent, sequela
Is Y22.XXXS billable?
Yes — Y22.XXXS is billable for FY2027. Y22.XXXS is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code at the highest level of specificity in its branch. Y22.XXXS may be submitted for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
Y22.XXXS at a glance
| Code | Y22.XXXS |
|---|---|
| Description | Handgun discharge, undetermined intent, sequela |
| Billable | Yes |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
How is Y22.XXXS listed in the External Cause Index?
The External Cause of Injuries Index lists these routes under Y22, the nearest indexed parent of Y22.XXXS. This is a separate index from the Alphabetic Index and is where external cause codes are looked up.
- Discharge › firearm › handgun (accidental)
- Undetermined intent › firearm discharge › handgun (contact) (exposure)
- Discharge › firearm › handgun › stated as undetermined whether accidental or intentional (accidental)
Excludes2 — not included here
The conditions below are not part of Y22.XXXS, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, Y22.XXXS and the excluded code may both be reported.
- very pistol (Y24.8)
Inclusion terms
Alternative wording in documentation that is classified to Y22.XXXS.
- Discharge of gun for single hand use, undetermined intent
- Discharge of pistol, undetermined intent
- Discharge of revolver, undetermined intent
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from Y22
The conditions below are not part of Y22.XXXS, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, Y22.XXXS and the excluded code may both be reported.
- very pistol (Y24.8)
How long has Y22.XXXS existed?
Y22.XXXS has been in ICD-10-CM since at least FY2016, the earliest fiscal year on record here.
Derived from the official order files for FY2016–FY2026. FY2017 and FY2020 publish no order file, so those years are not covered.