Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM Y24.0 is the diagnosis code for Airgun discharge, undetermined intent. This code falls under the section "Event of undetermined intent" within Chapter 20 — External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
Understanding where Y24.0 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, Y24.0 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
Y24.0 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Airgun discharge, undetermined intent". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of Y24.0 is Y24 ("Other and unspecified firearm discharge, undetermined intent"). Y24.0 provides a more specific classification within this category.
Y24.0 is located in Section Y21-Y33 — "Event of undetermined intent" within Chapter 20 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use Y24.0 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Airgun discharge, undetermined intent" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Airgun discharge, undetermined intent is Y24.0.
Yes, Y24.0 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
Y24.0 is in Chapter 20 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, Y24.0 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.