Y22 vs Y24.8
Y22 (Handgun discharge, undetermined intent) compared with Y24.8 (Other firearm discharge, undetermined intent), from the official CMS tabular data. Both may be reported when both conditions are documented (Excludes2).
Can these codes be reported together?
Yes, when both are documented. Y22 carries an Excludes2 note covering Y24.8: “very pistol (Y24.8)”
Excludes2 marks distinct conditions — both may be reported when both are documented.
Side by side
| Y22Handgun discharge, undetermined intent | Y24.8Other firearm discharge, undetermined intent | |
|---|---|---|
| Billing status | Non-billable header | Non-billable header |
| Classification | V00-Y99 — External Causes of Morbidity (V00-Y99) | V00-Y99 — External Causes of Morbidity (V00-Y99) |
| Definition | Handgun discharge, undetermined intent is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (Y22). | Other firearm discharge, undetermined intent is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (Y24.8). |
| 7th character | The appropriate 7th character is to be added to code Y22 | The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category Y24 |
| Includes | Discharge of gun for single hand use, undetermined intent Discharge of pistol, undetermined intent Discharge of revolver, undetermined intent | Paintball gun discharge, undetermined intent Very pistol [flare] discharge, undetermined intent |
Derived from the official CMS ICD-10-CM tabular data (FY2026). Not billing advice; verify sequencing rules for the encounter. All data sources