U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

Y23 ICD-10-CM Code: Rifle, shotgun and larger firearm discharge, undetermined intent

A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.

Code definition

Official description

Y23

Rifle, shotgun and larger firearm discharge, undetermined intent

ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification

Classification

Where Y23 sits

  1. 1

    Chapter 20

    External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)

  2. 2

    Section

    Event of undetermined intent (Y21-Y33)

  3. 3

    Category Y23

    Rifle, shotgun and larger firearm discharge, undetermined intent

  4. 4

    Code Y23

    Rifle, shotgun and larger firearm discharge, undetermined intent

More specific choices

Codes under Y23

Y23 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.

Y23.0

Shotgun discharge, undetermined intent

Y23.1

Hunting rifle discharge, undetermined intent

Y23.2

Military firearm discharge, undetermined intent

Y23.3

Machine gun discharge, undetermined intent

Y23.8

Other larger firearm discharge, undetermined intent

Y23.9

Unspecified larger firearm discharge, undetermined intent

Documentation details

Notes for this code

Inclusion terms

No inclusion terms are listed for Y23.

Code first

No “code first” instruction is listed for Y23.

Use additional code

No “use additional code” instruction is listed for Y23.

Excludes1

Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.

No Excludes1 note is listed for Y23.

Excludes2

Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.

  • airgun (Y24.0)

Transparency

Source and release

Data release

U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

Effective date

Oct 1, 2026

Publisher

Vero Scribe Inc.

This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.

Review the CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM source

Code-specific guidance

Frequently asked questions

What does ICD-10-CM code Y23 mean?

Y23 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Rifle, shotgun and larger firearm discharge, undetermined intent.”

Is Y23 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?

No. Y23 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.

Where is Y23 located in ICD-10-CM?

Y23 is listed in Chapter 20, External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99), within Event of undetermined intent (Y21-Y33) (Y21–Y33), under category Y23, Rifle, shotgun and larger firearm discharge, undetermined intent.

What coding notes are listed for Y23?

No inclusion terms are listed for Y23 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. Excludes2 notes: airgun (Y24.0).

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