Chapter XX

External causes of morbidity and mortality
(V01-Y98)

Event of undetermined intent
(Y10-Y34)


[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
		[See at the beginning of this chapter for the classification of the place of occurrence and activity]
		Includes:	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
		[See at the beginning of this chapter for the classification of the place of occurrence and activity]
		Includes:	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
		[See at the beginning of this chapter for the classification of the place of occurrence and activity]
		Includes:	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
		[See at the beginning of this chapter for the classification of the place of occurrence and activity]
		Includes:	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
		[See at the beginning of this chapter for the classification of the place of occurrence and activity]
		Includes:	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
		[See at the beginning of this chapter for the classification of the place of occurrence and activity]
		Includes:	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
		[See at the beginning of this chapter for the classification of the place of occurrence and activity]
		Includes:	benzene and homologues carbon tetrachloride [tetrachloromethane] chlorofluorocarbons petroleum (derivatives)


Y17		Poisoning by and exposure to other gases and vapours, undetermined intent
		[See at the beginning of this chapter for the classification of the place of occurrence and activity]
		Includes:	carbon monoxide lacrimogenic gas [tear gas] motor (vehicle) exhaust gas nitrogen oxides sulfur dioxide utility gas
		Excludes:	metal fumes and vapours ( Y19 )


Y18		Poisoning by and exposure to pesticides, undetermined intent
		[See at the beginning of this chapter for the classification of the place of occurrence and activity]
		Includes:	fumigants fungicides herbicides insecticides rodenticides wood preservatives
		Excludes:	plant foods and fertilizers ( Y19 )


Y19		Poisoning by and exposure to other and unspecified chemicals and noxious substances, undetermined intent
		[See at the beginning of this chapter for the classification of the place of occurrence and activity]
		Includes:	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
		[See at the beginning of this chapter for the classification of the place of occurrence and activity]


Y21		Drowning and submersion, undetermined intent
		[See at the beginning of this chapter for the classification of the place of occurrence and activity]


Y22		Handgun discharge, undetermined intent
		[See at the beginning of this chapter for the classification of the place of occurrence and activity]


Y23		Rifle, shotgun and larger firearm discharge, undetermined intent
		[See at the beginning of this chapter for the classification of the place of occurrence and activity]


Y24		Other and unspecified firearm discharge, undetermined intent
		[See at the beginning of this chapter for the classification of the place of occurrence and activity]


Y25		Contact with explosive material, undetermined intent
		[See at the beginning of this chapter for the classification of the place of occurrence and activity]


Y26		Exposure to smoke, fire and flames, undetermined intent
		[See at the beginning of this chapter for the classification of the place of occurrence and activity]


Y27		Contact with steam, hot vapours and hot objects, undetermined intent
		[See at the beginning of this chapter for the classification of the place of occurrence and activity]


Y28		Contact with sharp object, undetermined intent
		[See at the beginning of this chapter for the classification of the place of occurrence and activity]


Y29		Contact with blunt object, undetermined intent
		[See at the beginning of this chapter for the classification of the place of occurrence and activity]


Y30		Falling, jumping or pushed from a high place, undetermined intent
		[See at the beginning of this chapter for the classification of the place of occurrence and activity]
		Includes:	victim falling from one level to another, undetermined intent


Y31		Falling, lying or running before or into moving object, undetermined intent
		[See at the beginning of this chapter for the classification of the place of occurrence and activity]


Y32		Crashing of motor vehicle, undetermined intent
		[See at the beginning of this chapter for the classification of the place of occurrence and activity]


Y33		Other specified events, undetermined intent
		[See at the beginning of this chapter for the classification of the place of occurrence and activity]


Y34		Unspecified event, undetermined intent
		[See at the beginning of this chapter for the classification of the place of occurrence and activity]