Y28.8 — Contact with other sharp object, undetermined intent
Not billable
Is Y28.8 billable?
No — Y28.8 is a non-billable header code. Y28.8 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 Y28.8.
Y28.8 at a glance
| Code | Y28.8 |
|---|---|
| Description | Contact with other sharp object, undetermined intent |
| Billable | No — header code |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
How is Y28.8 listed in the External Cause Index?
These are the routes through the External Cause of Injuries Index that lead to Y28.8 — how the injury happened, rather than what the injury was.
- Bayonet wound › stated as undetermined whether accidental or intentional
- Undetermined intent › sharp object › specified object NEC (contact) (exposure)
What codes fall under Y28.8? (3)
How long has Y28.8 existed?
Y28.8 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.