Y33

Other specified events, undetermined intent

Requires 7th character

Y33 requires a 7th character to be reported. Choose a complete code below.

Inclusion terms

Includes

  • Note: This chapter permits the classification of environmental events and circumstances as the cause of injury, and other adverse effects. Where a code from this section is applicable, it is intended that it shall be used secondary to a code from another chapter of the Classification indicating the nature of the condition. Most often, the condition will be classifiable to Chapter 19, Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88). Other conditions that may be stated to be due to external causes are classified in Chapters I to XVIII. For these conditions, codes from Chapter 20 should be used to provide additional information as to the cause of the condition.

Applicable to

  • Undetermined intent is only for use when there is specific documentation in the record that the intent of the injury cannot be determined. If no such documentation is present, code to accidental (unintentional)

7th character

This code requires a 7th character. Use the placeholder "X" for missing positions.

CharacterMeaning
Ainitial encounter
Dsubsequent encounter
Ssequela

Also known as

  • Undetermined intent is only for use when there is specific documentation in the record that the intent of the injury cannot be determined. If no such documentation is present, code to accidental (unintentional)
  • Exposure, electric current, taser, undetermined intent
  • Injury, injuredNOS, undetermined whether accidental or intentional
  • Killed, killingNOS, self, stated as, undetermined whether accidental or intentional
  • Undetermined intent, specified event NEC

More specific codes Y33

  • Y33.XXXAOther specified events, undetermined intent, initial encounterBillable
  • Y33.XXXDOther specified events, undetermined intent, subsequent encounterBillable
  • Y33.XXXSOther specified events, undetermined intent, sequelaBillable

Related codes

  • Y21Drowning and submersion, undetermined intentNeeds 7th char
  • Y22Handgun discharge, undetermined intentNeeds 7th char
  • Y23Rifle, shotgun and larger firearm discharge, undetermined intentNeeds 7th char
  • Y24Other and unspecified firearm discharge, undetermined intentNeeds 7th char
  • Y25Contact with explosive material, undetermined intentNeeds 7th char
  • Y26Exposure to smoke, fire and flames, undetermined intentNeeds 7th char
  • Y27Contact with steam, hot vapors and hot objects, undetermined intentNeeds 7th char
  • Y28Contact with sharp object, undetermined intentNeeds 7th char
  • Y29Contact with blunt object, undetermined intentNeeds 7th char
  • Y30Falling, jumping or pushed from a high place, undetermined intentNeeds 7th char
  • Y31Falling, lying or running before or into moving object, undetermined intentNeeds 7th char
  • Y32Crashing of motor vehicle, undetermined intentNeeds 7th char

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