Y24.8XXA — Other firearm discharge, undetermined intent, initial encounter
Is Y24.8XXA billable?
Yes — Y24.8XXA is billable for FY2027. Y24.8XXA is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code at the highest level of specificity in its branch. Y24.8XXA may be submitted for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
Y24.8XXA at a glance
| Code | Y24.8XXA |
|---|---|
| Description | Other firearm discharge, undetermined intent, initial encounter |
| Billable | Yes |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
| 7th character "A" | initial encounter |
What does the 7th character "A" mean in Y24.8XXA?
In Y24.8XXA, the 7th character A means initial encounter. The 7th character is required for Y24.8XXA to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
How is Y24.8XXA listed in the External Cause Index?
The External Cause of Injuries Index lists these routes under Y24.8, the nearest indexed parent of Y24.8XXA. This is a separate index from the Alphabetic Index and is where external cause codes are looked up.
- Discharge › gas-operated gun NEC › stated as undetermined whether accidental or intentional (accidental)
- Discharge › paintball gun › stated as undetermined whether accidental or intentional (accidental)
- Discharge › spring-operated gun NEC › stated as undetermined whether accidental or intentional (accidental)
- Undetermined intent › firearm discharge › specified type NEC (contact) (exposure)
- Undetermined intent › firearm discharge › Very pistol (contact) (exposure)
- Discharge › firearm › specified NEC › stated as undetermined whether accidental or intentional (accidental)
- Discharge › firearm › Very pistol › stated as undetermined whether accidental or intentional (accidental)
Inclusion terms
Alternative wording in documentation that is classified to Y24.8XXA.
- Paintball gun discharge, undetermined intent
- Very pistol [flare] discharge, undetermined intent
How long has Y24.8XXA existed?
Y24.8XXA 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.