Y23.2XXS — Military firearm discharge, undetermined intent, sequela
Is Y23.2XXS billable?
Yes — Y23.2XXS is billable for FY2027. Y23.2XXS is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code at the highest level of specificity in its branch. Y23.2XXS may be submitted for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
Y23.2XXS at a glance
| Code | Y23.2XXS |
|---|---|
| Description | Military firearm discharge, undetermined intent, sequela |
| Billable | Yes |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
| 7th character "S" | sequela |
What does the 7th character "S" mean in Y23.2XXS?
In Y23.2XXS, the 7th character S means sequela. The 7th character is required for Y23.2XXS to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
How is Y23.2XXS listed in the External Cause Index?
The External Cause of Injuries Index lists these routes under Y23.2, the nearest indexed parent of Y23.2XXS. This is a separate index from the Alphabetic Index and is where external cause codes are looked up.
- Undetermined intent › firearm discharge › military (contact) (exposure)
- Undetermined intent › firearm discharge › larger › military (contact) (exposure)
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from Y23
The conditions below are not part of Y23.2XXS, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, Y23.2XXS and the excluded code may both be reported.
- airgun (Y24.0)
How long has Y23.2XXS existed?
Y23.2XXS 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.