Y22

Handgun discharge, undetermined intent

Non-billableCategory

7th Character Required

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to code Y22

A - initial encounter

D - subsequent encounter

S - sequela

Coding Guidelines

Inclusion Terms

  • Discharge of gun for single hand use, undetermined intent
  • Discharge of pistol, undetermined intent
  • Discharge of revolver, undetermined intent

Excludes2 (Not Included Here)

These conditions are not part of this code but may be reported additionally if documented

  • Y24.8 - very pistol (Y24.8)

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