Chapter XX
External causes of morbidity and mortality
(V01-Y98)

Rules Conventions GCS DCS.XIX.8 DChS.XX.1 DChS.XX.2

Event of undetermined intent
(Y10-Y34)

Modifier-Hint
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See at the beginning of this chapter for the classification of the place of occurrence and activity
Note:

This section covers events where available information is insufficient to enable a medical or legal authority to make a distinction between accident, self-harm and assault. It includes self-inflicted injuries, but not poisoning, when not specified whether accidental or with intent to harm (X40-X49). Follow legal rulings when available.

Y10 Poisoning by and exposure to nonopioid analgesics, antipyretics and antirheumatics, undetermined intent
DCS.XX.5

Incl.:
4-aminophenol derivatives
nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs [NSAID]
pyrazolone derivatives
salicylates

Y11 Poisoning by and exposure to antiepileptic, sedative-hypnotic, antiparkinsonism and psychotropic drugs, not elsewhere classified, undetermined intent
DCS.XX.5

Incl.:
antidepressants
barbiturates
hydantoin derivatives
iminostilbenes
methaqualone compounds
neuroleptics
psychostimulants
succinimides and oxazolidinediones
tranquillizers

Y12 Poisoning by and exposure to narcotics and psychodysleptics [hallucinogens], not elsewhere classified, undetermined intent
DCS.XX.5

Incl.:
cannabis (derivatives)
cocaine
codeine
heroin
lysergide [LSD]
mescaline
methadone
morphine
opium (alkaloids)

Y13 Poisoning by and exposure to other drugs acting on the autonomic nervous system, undetermined intent
DCS.XX.5

Incl.:
parasympatholytics [anticholinergics and antimuscarinics] and spasmolytics
parasympathomimetics [cholinergics]
sympatholytics [antiadrenergics]
sympathomimetics [adrenergics]

Y14 Poisoning by and exposure to other and unspecified drugs, medicaments and biological substances, undetermined intent
DCS.XX.5

Incl.:
agents primarily acting on smooth and skeletal muscles and the respiratory system
anaesthetics (general)(local)
drugs affecting the:
  • cardiovascular system
  • gastrointestinal system
hormones and synthetic substitutes
systemic and haematological agents
systemic antibiotics and other anti-infectives
therapeutic gases
topical preparations
vaccines
water-balance agents and drugs affecting mineral and uric acid metabolism

Y15 Poisoning by and exposure to alcohol, undetermined intent
DCS.XX.5

Incl.:
alcohol:
  • NOS
  • butyl [1-butanol]
  • ethyl [ethanol]
  • isopropyl [2-propanol]
  • methyl [methanol]
  • propyl [1-propanol]
fusel oil

Y16 Poisoning by and exposure to organic solvents and halogenated hydrocarbons and their vapours, undetermined intent
DCS.XX.5

Incl.:
benzene and homologues
carbon tetrachloride [tetrachloromethane]
chlorofluorocarbons
petroleum (derivatives)

Y17 Poisoning by and exposure to other gases and vapours, undetermined intent
DCS.XX.5

Incl.:
carbon monoxide
helium (nonmedicinal) NEC
lacrimogenic gas [tear gas]
motor (vehicle) exhaust gas
nitrogen oxides
sulfur dioxide
utility gas
Excl.:
metal fumes and vapours ( Y19)

Y18 Poisoning by and exposure to pesticides, undetermined intent
DCS.XX.5

Incl.:
fumigants
fungicides
herbicides
insecticides
rodenticides
wood preservatives
Excl.:
plant foods and fertilizers ( Y19)

Y19 Poisoning by and exposure to other and unspecified chemicals and noxious substances, undetermined intent
DCS.XX.5

Incl.:
corrosive aromatics, acids and caustic alkalis
glues and adhesives
metals including fumes and vapours
paints and dyes
plant foods and fertilizers
poisonous foodstuffs and poisonous plants
soaps and detergents

Y20 Hanging, strangulation and suffocation, undetermined intent
DCS.XX.5

Y21 Drowning and submersion, undetermined intent
DCS.XX.5

Y22 Handgun discharge, undetermined intent
DCS.XX.5

Y23 Rifle, shotgun and larger firearm discharge, undetermined intent
DCS.XX.5

Y24 Other and unspecified firearm discharge, undetermined intent
DCS.XX.5

Y25 Contact with explosive material, undetermined intent
DCS.XX.5

Y26 Exposure to smoke, fire and flames, undetermined intent
DCS.XX.5

Y27 Contact with steam, hot vapours and hot objects, undetermined intent
DCS.XX.5

Y28 Contact with sharp object, undetermined intent
DCS.XX.5

Y29 Contact with blunt object, undetermined intent
DCS.XX.5

Y30 Falling, jumping or pushed from a high place, undetermined intent
DCS.XX.5

Incl.:
victim falling from one level to another, undetermined intent

Y31 Falling, lying or running before or into moving object, undetermined intent
DCS.XX.5

Y32 Crashing of motor vehicle, undetermined intent
DCS.XX.5

Y33 Other specified events, undetermined intent
DCS.XX.5

Y34 Unspecified event, undetermined intent
DCS.XX.5