Y24.8Header code — not billable
Other firearm discharge, undetermined intent
- Chapter
- 20. External causes of morbidity
- Category
- Y24
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category Y24
Y24Other and unspecified firearm discharge, undetermined intentY24.0Airgun discharge, undetermined intentY24.0XXAAirgun discharge, undetermined intent, initial encounterYesY24.0XXDAirgun discharge, undetermined intent, subsequent encounterYesY24.0XXSAirgun discharge, undetermined intent, sequelaYesY24.8XXAOther firearm discharge, undetermined intent, init encntrYesY24.8XXDOther firearm discharge, undetermined intent, subs encntrYesY24.8XXSOther firearm discharge, undetermined intent, sequelaYesY24.9Unspecified firearm discharge, undetermined intentY24.9XXAUnsp firearm discharge, undetermined intent, init encntrYesY24.9XXDUnsp firearm discharge, undetermined intent, subs encntrYesY24.9XXSUnspecified firearm discharge, undetermined intent, sequelaYes
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code Y24.8?
Y24.8 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Other firearm discharge, undetermined intent.
Is Y24.8 a billable code?
No. Y24.8 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 Y24.8 in?
Y24.8 falls under Chapter 20: External causes of morbidity.
When did Y24.8 become effective?
Y24.8 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to Y24.8?
Y24.8 belongs to category Y24, which includes 12 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
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