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.
Official description
Y23Rifle, shotgun and larger firearm discharge, undetermined intent
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where Y23 sits
- 1
Chapter 20
External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)
- 2
Section
Event of undetermined intent (Y21-Y33)
- 3
Category Y23
Rifle, shotgun and larger firearm discharge, undetermined intent
- 4
Code Y23
Rifle, shotgun and larger firearm discharge, undetermined intent
Codes under Y23
Y23 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Y23.0Shotgun discharge, undetermined intentY23.1Hunting rifle discharge, undetermined intentY23.2Military firearm discharge, undetermined intentY23.3Machine gun discharge, undetermined intentY23.8Other larger firearm discharge, undetermined intentY23.9Unspecified larger firearm discharge, undetermined intentNotes 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)
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.
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).