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ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code

Y28.8XXAContact with other sharp object, undetermined intent, initial encounter

✓ Billable / specificRequires 7th character

Y28.8XXA is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code for contact with other sharp object, undetermined intent, initial encounter. It can be reported on claims for dates of service from October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027.Short description: Contact w oth sharp object, undetermined intent, init encntr

Code unchanged since ICD-10-CM took effect on October 1, 2015. Source: official FY2027 ICD-10-CM release from CDC/NCHS and CMS. Page updated September 29, 2026. About our data

About Y28.8XXA

Y28.8XXA is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for contact with other sharp object, undetermined intent, initial encounter. It belongs to category Y28 (contact with sharp object, undetermined intent), block Y21-Y33 (event of undetermined intent) and chapter 20 (external causes of morbidity). It is billable, so it can be reported on its own for dates of service from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

The 7th character "A" means initial encounter: use it while the patient is receiving active treatment for the condition.

It is not a CC or MCC, so as a secondary diagnosis it doesn't change the MS-DRG severity level.

It has been part of ICD-10-CM since the code set took effect on October 1, 2015 and hasn't changed since.

Before ICD-10, this condition was coded in ICD-9-CM as E986 (injury by cutting and piercing instruments, undetermined whether accidentally or purposely inflicted).

7th character

Ainitial encounter

Other encounter types for Y28.8:

Notes that apply from higher levels

Instructions written at a parent level also apply to Y28.8XXA.

Broader instructions also apply from Y21-Y33 Event of undetermined intent and Chapter 20: External causes of morbidity.

ICD-9-CM equivalent

Converter →
  • E986Injury by cutting and piercing instruments, undetermined whether accidentally or purposely inflictedapproximate

From the CMS 2018 General Equivalence Mappings (GEMs), the final GEMs release.

Code history

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  8. 2023
  9. 2024
  10. 2025
  11. 2026
  12. 2027
  • FY2016 (effective 10/1/2015): Added (first year of ICD-10-CM)
  • No changes since FY2016.

Common questions about Y28.8XXA

Is Y28.8XXA billable?

Yes. Y28.8XXA is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).

What does the "A" at the end of Y28.8XXA mean?

It is the 7th character for initial encounter. Per the official guidelines, use it while the patient is receiving active treatment for the condition.

Can Y28.8XXA be used as a principal diagnosis?

Yes. The Medicare Code Editor doesn't restrict Y28.8XXA as a principal diagnosis.

Is Y28.8XXA a CC or MCC?

No. Y28.8XXA is neither a CC nor an MCC under MS-DRG v44.0.

What is the ICD-9 code for Y28.8XXA?

The CMS General Equivalence Mappings map Y28.8XXA to ICD-9-CM E986.