Y23Header code — not billable
Rifle, shotgun and larger firearm discharge, undetermined intent
Short description: Rifle, shotgun and larger firearm discharge, undet intent
- Chapter
- 20. External causes of morbidity
- Category
- Y23
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category Y23
Y23.0Shotgun discharge, undetermined intentY23.0XXAShotgun discharge, undetermined intent, initial encounterYesY23.0XXDShotgun discharge, undetermined intent, subsequent encounterYesY23.0XXSShotgun discharge, undetermined intent, sequelaYesY23.1Hunting rifle discharge, undetermined intentY23.1XXAHunting rifle discharge, undetermined intent, init encntrYesY23.1XXDHunting rifle discharge, undetermined intent, subs encntrYesY23.1XXSHunting rifle discharge, undetermined intent, sequelaYesY23.2Military firearm discharge, undetermined intentY23.2XXAMilitary firearm discharge, undetermined intent, init encntrYesY23.2XXDMilitary firearm discharge, undetermined intent, subs encntrYesY23.2XXSMilitary firearm discharge, undetermined intent, sequelaYes
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code Y23?
Y23 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Rifle, shotgun and larger firearm discharge, undetermined intent.
Is Y23 a billable code?
No. Y23 is a category/header code, not billable on its own — use one of its more specific child codes instead.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is Y23 in?
Y23 falls under Chapter 20: External causes of morbidity.
When did Y23 become effective?
Y23 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to Y23?
Y23 belongs to category Y23, which includes 12 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
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