Question 1

Is Y23 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, Y23 is not a billable code. It is a category code that requires additional specificity. You must select a more specific code from the subcategories for billing purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code Y23 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code Y23 represents Rifle, shotgun and larger firearm discharge, undetermined intent. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code Y23?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for Y23 is section:Y21-Y33 (Event of undetermined intent (Y21-Y33)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 4

What conditions should be coded separately from Y23?

Accepted Answer

Code Y23 has Type 2 Excludes including: airgun (Y24.0). These conditions are not included in Y23 but can be coded together if the patient has both conditions.

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