Y24.0 — Airgun discharge, undetermined intent
Not billable
Is Y24.0 billable?
No — Y24.0 is a non-billable header code. Y24.0 groups more specific codes and cannot be submitted on a claim. A valid ICD-10-CM code must be reported at the highest level of specificity available in its branch. Select one of the 3 billable codes beneath Y24.0.
Y24.0 at a glance
| Code | Y24.0 |
|---|---|
| Description | Airgun discharge, undetermined intent |
| Billable | No — header code |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
How is Y24.0 listed in the External Cause Index?
These are the routes through the External Cause of Injuries Index that lead to Y24.0 — how the injury happened, rather than what the injury was.
- Discharge › airgun › stated as undetermined whether accidental or intentional (accidental)
- Undetermined intent › firearm discharge › airgun (contact) (exposure)
Inclusion terms
Alternative wording in documentation that is classified to Y24.0.
- BB gun discharge, undetermined intent
- Pellet gun discharge, undetermined intent
What codes fall under Y24.0? (3)
How long has Y24.0 existed?
Y24.0 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.