ICD-10 Y22
Non-Billable HeaderHandgun discharge, undetermined intent
About ICD-10-CM Y22
ICD-10-CM code Y22 represents Handgun discharge, undetermined intent. This is a non-billable header code in the External Causes of Morbidity chapter (block Y22). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM Y22 became effective on October 1, 2025. Non-billable codes cannot be used as a primary or secondary diagnosis on a claim, use a more specific child code instead.
Inclusion Terms / Approximate Synonyms
Clinical terms and conditions classified under Y22. Per CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular 2026.
- Discharge of gun for single hand use, undetermined intent
- Discharge of pistol, undetermined intent
- Discharge of revolver, undetermined intent
Type 2 Excludes
Not included here, the excluded code is not part of Y22, but a patient may have both conditions at the same time. Both codes may be coded together when applicable.
- very pistol (Y24.8)
Coding Notes
Seven Chr Note
- The appropriate 7th character is to be added to code Y22
Medicare LCD Coverage for Y22
Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list Y22 as a covered diagnosis.
This doesn't mean the code isn't covered, it means no MAC has issued a Local Coverage Determination naming this specific code. Coverage may still apply under National Coverage Determinations or general medical-necessity rules.
Commercial Payer Coverage
Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing Y22.
Our payer policy database covers Aetna, Cigna, Anthem, BCBS, Humana, and Medicare Advantage plans, but Y22 doesn't currently appear in any indexed policy. The code may still be covered under standard plan benefits.
CPT Codes Commonly Billed with Y22
Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.
We don't have CPT pairings indexed for this specific code yet. Use the CPT search above to find common procedures, or check your payer's published medical policy for code-specific guidance.
Codes Adjacent To Y22
Other codes in section Y21-Y33 (Event of undetermined intent).
ICD-10 Y22, Billing FAQ
Is ICD-10 code Y22 billable? +
No, Y22 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code from block Y22 when submitting claims.
What other names or terms map to Y22? +
ICD-10 Y22 includes: Discharge of gun for single hand use, undetermined intent; Discharge of pistol, undetermined intent; Discharge of revolver, undetermined intent.
What codes are Type 2 Excludes for Y22? +
Type 2 Excludes (may be coded together when both conditions exist): very pistol (Y24.8)
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Verified against the CMS 2026 code set on June 1, 2026.
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