Y28.9XXD — Contact with unspecified sharp object, undetermined intent, subsequent encounter
Is Y28.9XXD billable?
Yes, but Y28.9XXD is an unspecified code. Y28.9XXD is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. However, Y28.9XXD is an unspecified or catch-all code. Payers apply additional scrutiny to unspecified codes and many deny them when the medical record supports a more specific option, so check the documentation before selecting Y28.9XXD — the more specific alternatives are listed below.
More specific alternatives
- Y28.0XXDContact with sharp glass, undetermined intent, subsequent encounter
- Y28.1XXDContact with knife, undetermined intent, subsequent encounter
- Y28.2XXDContact with sword or dagger, undetermined intent, subsequent encounter
- Y28.8XXDContact with other sharp object, undetermined intent, subsequent encounter
Y28.9XXD at a glance
| Code | Y28.9XXD |
|---|---|
| Description | Contact with unspecified sharp object, undetermined intent, subsequent encounter |
| Billable | Yes |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
| 7th character "D" | subsequent encounter |
What does the 7th character "D" mean in Y28.9XXD?
In Y28.9XXD, the 7th character D means subsequent encounter. The 7th character is required for Y28.9XXD to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
How is Y28.9XXD listed in the External Cause Index?
The External Cause of Injuries Index lists these routes under Y28.9, the nearest indexed parent of Y28.9XXD. This is a separate index from the Alphabetic Index and is where external cause codes are looked up.
- Undetermined intent › sharp object (contact) (exposure)
How long has Y28.9XXD existed?
Y28.9XXD 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.