Y29⚠ Requires 7th Character

Contact with blunt object, undetermined intent

Related Codes· Event of undetermined intent (Y21-Y33)

Y21Drowning and submersion, undetermined intentY22Handgun discharge, undetermined intentY23Rifle, shotgun and larger firearm discharge, undetermined in…

⚠ 7th Character Required

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to code Y29

This code is not valid for billing without a 7th character. Append one of the following to Y29:

Ainitial encounterY29XXXADsubsequent encounterY29XXXDSsequelaY29XXXS

Sub-codes of Y29(3)

Y29 is a non-billable header. Select a sub-code to bill.

Y29AContact with blunt object, undetermined intent, initial enco…✓ BillableY29DContact with blunt object, undetermined intent, subsequent e…✓ BillableY29SContact with blunt object, undetermined intent, sequela✓ Billable

Code Hierarchy

┌20External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)├Y21-Y33Event of undetermined intent (Y21-Y33)├Y29Contact with blunt object, undetermined intent
└Y29Contact with blunt object, undetermined intent

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